Associate Power Platform Developer Role in Manchester, with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Manchester M5 3LZ, Croydon CR0 2WF, Sheffield S3 8NU

Type
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

Salary (£)
£37,300 to £44,191 plus benefits and up to £5,000 Recruitment Retention Allowance

About Home Office
Home Office sits at the heart of the UK’s most vital public services. They’re responsible for keeping borders secure, enforcing immigration rules, and protecting citizens. What sets them apart is how deeply they value innovation and inclusivity. Within their digital engineering teams, they’re reshaping how technology empowers people, enabling faster responses and smarter decisions. This isn’t just about systems, it’s about real people whose daily lives depend on better tech.

Job details

Benefits

• Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus public holidays and the King’s Birthday
• Flexible working options from compressed hours to part-time
• Hybrid model with at least 60% of contracted hours in office
• Annual bonus and capability allowance with regular reviews
• Funded qualifications and access to professional accreditations
• Parental leave schemes enhanced for modern family needs
• Recognition awards tied to performance and innovation
• Supportive work environment that values personal growth

Requirements

• Strong interest in low-code software development
• Some experience with Power Platform and at least one language like C#, Python, or JavaScript
• Comfortable designing for platforms like Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with modern databases such as Dataverse, SQL Server, or MongoDB
• Aware of testing best practices and agile workflows
• Use of Git and ability to support live services when needed
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance

Salary Details

New civil service entrants will start at £37,300 for national roles and £41,300 for London
A Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £5,000 may be awarded based on interview performance

About the Role

This is your shot at shaping the future of how the public sector delivers digital transformation. As an Associate Power Platform Developer, you’ll support everyday people across the Home Office in building tools that genuinely make their work better. Think fewer bottlenecks, quicker decisions, smarter data use. You’ll work side-by-side with senior engineers, learning while building reusable components. Expect to touch technologies ranging from Power BI and Dynamics to C#, PowerShell, and SQL-based systems.

From day one, you’ll contribute to automation that saves hours of work for others. That’s the kind of impact this role offers. Training, mentoring, and hands-on coding all come together here to support your career growth while helping others do more with less.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and test new features that help frontline teams work faster
• Pair with experienced developers to design scalable low-code solutions
• Spot and fix system issues using established patterns
• Share solutions with the wider Power Platform community at Home Office
• Maintain quality and security in line with technical standards
• Contribute to 24/7 service support when needed, with extra pay

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Successful candidates will go through a Criminal Record Check as part of pre-employment

Certificate of Sponsorship

We’re unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship or Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Appointments are based on merit, fairness, and open competition.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Home Office
• Address: Manchester M5 3LZ, Croydon CR0 2WF, Sheffield S3 8NU
• Contact: HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Reference Number
419372

How To Apply
This one’s moving fast, so don’t overthink it. Hit that Apply Now button before 11:55 pm on Thursday 14th August 2025.