Power Apps Developer

The Power Apps Developer will be instrumental in driving digital modernisation efforts by designing and delivering tailored applications that enhance operational efficiency within a well-established food manufacturing environment. This role exists to streamline key business processes through the development of custom Power Apps solutions, integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms, to support evolving business needs across multiple sites. By applying technical expertise in Microsoft Power Platform tools, the successful candidate will directly influence process automation and data accuracy, facilitating improved planning and budgeting workflows that underpin business growth.

In this hands-on position, the Power Apps Developer will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimising applications using Microsoft Power Apps, closely linked with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Business Central ERP systems. The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating these into effective, scalable solutions that reduce manual workload and increase data integrity. This includes developing automated workflows via Microsoft Power Automate to accelerate operational delivery and improve the responsiveness of core processes such as production master planning, demand forecasting, and budget management.

Day-to-day activities will involve full lifecycle application development—from initial design through testing and deployment—while ensuring seamless integration between business systems. Key duties will include troubleshooting and performance tuning, as well as producing comprehensive documentation and user training to support ongoing adoption and system enhancements. The role presents three distinct projects focused on enhancing production planning, demand planning, and budgeting processes, all critical to the organisation’s operational success amid a competitive industry landscape.

A strong grasp of the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem, specifically Power Apps and Power Automate, is essential, alongside experience working with Dynamics 365 or Business Central as backend ERP solutions. The integration of these technologies offers the right candidate a chance to work within a specialist environment, developing technical expertise that drives measurable business improvements. The Power Apps Developer will be expected to identify opportunities for process optimisation through automation and to implement solutions that provide tangible benefits to multiple operational teams.

Candidates considered for the Power Apps Developer role should bring demonstrated experience building scalable Power Apps applications integrated with Dynamics 365 platforms, complemented by practical knowledge of workflow automation via Power Automate. The ability to engage with business users to clearly define requirements and translate them into technical solutions is essential for success. Attention to detail in testing and optimisation, alongside the capacity to produce user-centric documentation and conduct training, will ensure wider adoption and ongoing system value.