Application Developer
About this role
Build the digital solutions that power the future of rail.East West Rail is a nationally significant railway project which aims to deliver much-needed transport connections for the vibrant communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Together these communities contribute around £111 billion to the national economy each year.EWR is one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, and is being championed by the Government as a key driver to economic growth leading to a potential £78 Billion boost to the UK economy: supporting new towns, housing, and regeneration.To help deliver that vision, we're looking for an Application Developer to join our growing Data Centre of Excellence (DCoE) team. Role Summary: Working closely with our Lead Power Platform Developer, you'll design, develop and support business-critical applications using the latest Microsoft technologies, helping colleagues across EWR work smarter, faster and more effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who's passionate about building modern Microsoft solutions and wants to play a key role in one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes. Designing and developing applications using Power Platform, Dataverse, SharePoint, Azure and Microsoft Fabric.Building Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, integrations and APIs.Creating bespoke solutions using technologies such as C#, .NET, React, JavaScript and TypeScript.Working directly with stakeholders to understand business challenges and deliver practical digital solutions.Supporting data integration, automation and analytics initiatives.Driving best practice across security, governance, DevOps and application lifecycle management.Providing support and continuous improvement for existing applications across the business. You'll bring experience in:Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)SharePoint Online development, including SPFx web partsAzure services and cloud-based application developmentAPIs, integrations and automation across Microsoft technologiesGithub, Azure DevOps and modern development practicesTranslating business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and turning ideas into applications that deliver real business value.Why join East West Rail?This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future digital landscape of a nationally significant infrastructure programme. You'll work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, collaborate with a highly skilled team, and have the freedom to build innovative solutions that make a tangible impact across the organisation. Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.Diversity and Inclusion:At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in the UK advertise this kind of work as Web Developer, Software Engineer, Software Developer and Full Stack Developer too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a mid-level Software Engineering role in the UK, advertised as hybrid, splitting time between home and the office.
About hiring at Eastwestrail
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