Senior PowerApps Front-End Developer

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

Location: Hybrid - Bristol, UK
Duration: 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