Microsoft Biz Apps Technical Lead

Company Description

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Inner Circle and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation. We build services that are user centred and accessible, designed by our brilliant agile teams, capable of harnessing the power of the latest technologies.

Our capabilities include Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure, Application Modernisation, Modern Data Platform, Performance & Analytics, Fraud and Error, Grants, User Centred Design, Accessibility and Agile DevOps.

Our highly skilled team help drive improvements, creating efficiency and growth within organisations. We are committed to Microsoft technologies, with a mission to revolutionise modern businesses. To achieve this we employ the best, most dedicated talent to deliver outstanding technology solutions to both our local and global clients.

Be part of our Hitachi family

We place value on collaboration, open communication, and transparency. We emphasise the importance of team spirit, cohesion, and appreciation – And through our talented people, innovative culture, and technical and business expertise, we deliver game changing outcomes every day. Our learning culture and flat hierarchy are our recipes for success. But don´t take our word for it – Have a look at what our employees are saying: Hitachi Solutions: Recruiting the best talent and offering outstanding career opportunities (hitachi-)

What to expect, your benefits

Hitachi Solutions offers competitive compensation packages (incl. bonuses), pension and benefits plans. Work/Life balance is an essential part of our culture, and all our employees are home workers, although you will be expected to come into our or customer\'s offices regularly. We operate a comprehensive career development programme that includes mentoring and training plans to ensure that you will continue to grow and develop your career at Hitachi.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day technical delivery of engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for the development team and ensuring alignment with the Technical Architect\'s design.
  • Translate business requirements into functional technical solutions and lead the hands-on implementation of Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform components.
  • Contribute to commercial activities by providing accurate technical estimates for Statements of Work (SoW) and inputting into technical responses for RFPs, supporting the broader commercial process without holding primary responsibility for the final figures.
  • Design and develop high-quality pro-code solutions, including custom plug-ins, JavaScript frameworks (PCF), and Azure Functions, maintaining parity with architectural standards and ensuring robust, scalable code.
  • Take full ownership of the implementation of AI and emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot Studio and autonomous agents, ensuring they meet functional requirements and deliver tangible value.
  • Manage and execute Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) processes via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, serving as the hands-on administrator for pipelines to ensure smooth deployment and environment integrity.
  • Conduct rigorous code reviews and technical quality assurance to minimise technical debt and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Mentor developers and consultants within the practice, fostering technical growth and sharing knowledge on best practices and new features, operating as a technical guide rather than a direct line manager.
Qualifications

Key Competencies (Essential)

  • Extensive experience in a Technical Lead or Senior Developer role, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform.
  • Deep proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks for complex customisation and PCF control development.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Functions) and their integration with Dataverse.
  • Strong understanding of ALM and DevOps, with the ability to configure and manage pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  • Experience contributing to commercial estimations and validating technical assumptions for project deliverables.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical implementation details to non-technical stakeholders and clients.
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as PL-400 (Power Platform Developer Associate) or PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect).

Desirable Skills & Emerging Tech

  • Practical experience deploying and configuring generative AI solutions using Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Copilot Studio.
  • Proficiency in utilising AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance team velocity and code quality.
  • Strong background in data migration strategies, including scripting complex transformations from legacy SQL or Oracle systems.
Additional Information

In applying for a role with Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited and/or its affiliates (\\\"Hitachi\\\") you consent to Hitachi collecting and storing your personal information (including your name, job title and email address) in relation to this role and any others that may be suitable in the future. For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy located at http://www.hitachi-

Beware of scams

Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [email protected] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests.

All offers will originate from our domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.

Beware of scams

Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [email protected] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests.

All offers will originate from our domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.

Salary: GBP 43200 - 72000 per year Experience: 5 years required
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