Senior Application Developer

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & I are looking for a Senior Applications Developer to be hybrid from ether Camberley, Hemel Hempstead or Central London.

We are looking for an experienced person with expertise on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platforms to join our Application Services Team. This role is pivotal in collaborating with Business Functional Teams and Business Analysts to drive system improvements, lead development initiatives, and support project work.

Your mission

• Provide technical and functional support, along with user training, for a selected portfolio of BAM applications built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerApps.

• Developing & Customizing Solutions – Design, configure and develop solutions (Low code, Power Platform, MS Dynamics 365) to align with business needs, following best practices and industry standards.

• Adapting to Change – Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in handling shifting priorities while maintaining deadlines.

• System Integration – Collaborate with technical teams to integrate systems as required.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of development projects, covering planning, scheduling, testing, implementation, and post-release support.

• Oversee project timelines and deliverables, ensuring tasks and milestones are met in collaboration with Agile Leads.

• Work closely with Business Product Owners to align on priorities, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving business needs.

• Develop comprehensive User Guides, Functional Documentation and Technical Documentation for all delivered releases.

• Staying Updated – Keep up with the latest application development low code Power Platform innovations, capabilities, and features, recommending potential enhancements to business users and product owners.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing, fostering best practices, and refining tools and methodologies within the team.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Applications Developer with expertise in Low code development , Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, along with a strong background in Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have:

Technical Skills:

• 10+ years of commercial IT experience.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / PowerApps Platform.

• Expertise in MS Dynamics 365 customization, configuration, workflows, and custom workflow activities.

• Strong experience with complex model-driven and canvas apps on the MS Dynamics 365 / PowerApps Platform.

• Knowledge of application deployment across environments.

• Experience with API and Web Services integrations.

• Proficiency in DevOps practices for application development and deployment.

• Hands-on experience with scripting, report building, and automation.

• Strong understanding of release management, quality assurance, application maintenance, updates, and upgrades for both in-house and third-party applications.

• Experience in developing secure software systems following industry best practices.

• Proven experience working in an Agile environment, leveraging frameworks like Scrum and Kanban to manage development tasks and priorities.

• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams, including Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers.

Soft Skills & Collaboration:

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving technical and process-related challenges.

• The ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications effectively.

• A collaborative, diplomatic, and customer-focused approach to development and support.

• Ability to work independently and within a team, maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Education & Certifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agile Certification) are a plus.

What’s in it for you?

Joining BAM comes with a range of benefits and opportunities to support your career and well-being, including:

• Competitive salary

• Technical training and development to enhance your skills

• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

• Capped matching pension contributions (BAM UK&I)

• Private healthcare coverage

• Life assurance for added security

• 26 days of annual leave, plus:

o 2 wellbeing days for self-care and mental health

o 1 volunteering day to give back to the community

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.