Location
Uxbridge

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week. Part time applications considered with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Salary
£57,515 plus a Digital and Data allowance of up to £24,915, dependent on skills and experience.

About the Role
Are you an experienced software developer with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power Platform? Join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as a Lead Developer for Power Platform and play a key role in establishing a new in-house capability within our expanding Application Development team. You will lead the support and development of current and future applications that are critical to DVSA’s frontline operations, including booking theory tests, roadside enforcement encounters, and annual vehicle tests.

In this role, you will design, build, and test software solutions that improve road safety and support DVSA staff. You will collaborate with external suppliers and internal stakeholders, working within a multi-disciplinary Agile team to deliver user-focused services. As a Lead Developer, you will inspire and guide team members, contribute to recruitment and performance management, and help shape the team’s structure, training programs, and strategic direction.

You will also be part of the technical steering team, managing the definition and implementation of departmental technical development and test strategies to drive digital plans across all DVSA customer-facing services.

DVSA offers a supportive working environment with flexible and hybrid working arrangements, encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Occasional travel to other offices may be required, including overnight stays.

Experience
- Proven software development experience with detailed knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments, making effective decisions in fast-moving settings.
- Ability to communicate technical designs clearly through conversations, documentation, and presentations.
- Experience coaching and mentoring software developers and test engineers.
- Development experience with technologies such as C#, .NET, Dynamics Plugin, Power Fx, Model/Canvas Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365 CE, PowerShell, ALM Pipeline, Azure DevOps, and Dataverse.

About you
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide team members.
- Ability to act as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance.
- Committed to modern development standards and user-focused solution delivery.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Motivated to contribute to team organisation, recruitment, development, and performance management.

Qualifications
- While specific qualifications are not detailed, relevant professional experience and skills in Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform development are essential.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and training as part of the role.