Senior PowerApps Front-End Developer

Senior PowerApps Front-End Developer - 6-Month Contract (Hybrid, Bristol)

Location: Hybrid - Bristol, UKDuration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)Clearance: Active SC Clearance required due to timescale of the project

As a Senior PowerApps Front-End Developer, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of user-facing applications built on Microsoft Power Platform. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and high-performing services that meet user needs and align with government and enterprise standards.

This role is focused on defining and maintaining front-end development standards within the Power Platform ecosystem, ensuring modern web development practices are applied to scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions.

• Lead the development of Canvas and Model-Driven PowerApps applications.
• Build responsive and accessible user interfaces using PowerApps and PowerApps Component Framework (PCF).
• Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and back-end developers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure applications are performant across devices and browsers, with a focus on progressive enhancement and accessibility.
• Integrate PowerApps with Microsoft services (SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365) and external APIs.
• Define and enforce development standards, reusable components, and best practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Power Platform deployments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize apps for performance, delegation limits, and data connectivity.

• Power Platform: PowerApps (Canvas & Model-Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse
• Front-End Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Frameworks & UI Libraries: Fluent UI, Office UI Fabric, Bootstrap, LESS/SASS
• Custom Development: PowerApps Component Framework (PCF), custom connectors
• Integration & Data: REST APIs, SQL Server, SharePoint Online, Excel, Dynamics 365
• DevOps & CI/CD: Git, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS (desirable)
• Security & Governance: Role-based access control, DLP policies, environment strategy

• Experience with Java (Spring Boot, Jersey, Maven) for back-end integration
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and government digital service standards
• Knowledge of Power BI for embedded analytics and reporting
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design principles

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade PowerApps solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to mentor junior developers and influence technical direction
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills