Applications Developer (Dynamics and Power Platform) - 2-year FTC
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Dublin 2, Ireland
Company Description
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.
Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems.
Position
Role: Applications Developer (Dynamics and Power Platform)
Duration: 2-year FTC
RCPI is seeking to appoint an Applications Developer who will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to support significant transformation initiatives based on previous experience in similar programmes of work.
This role involves working closely with the Technical Lead, external vendors, and other team members to support RCPI’s strategic change programme. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation.
This is a unique opportunity for an Internal Applications Developer to work within a dynamic and rapidly developing area of RCPI and to support the delivery of a significant change programme. This role will suit someone with 3+ years of development experience within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, who can work in complex business environments and who easily engages both key stakeholders and end users.
Reporting Relationship: The Applications Developer will report to the Technical Lead.
Standard Duties of the Post
Duties will involve, but are not limited to:
* Develop and implement solutions using Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages).
* Collaborate with the Technical Lead to define technical requirements and solutions.
* Assist in the planning, design, estimation, and development of Power Platform solutions based on established patterns and best practices.
* Work with development teams and directly with end users to gather and refine requirements.
* Provide technical advice and support to team members and end users.
* Ensure the technical quality of deliverables and enforce standards.
* Support the adoption of cloud solutions using the Power Platform.
* Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and provide training and support to end users.
* Assist in the transition of change deliverables into operational areas.
* Provide regular progress reports to the Technical Lead and programme management team.
* Support post-implementation reviews and address any shortfalls in business practice change, policies, procedures, and training.
* Perform data consolidation, cleaning, import, and export tasks to ensure data integrity and accuracy across systems.
Requirements
Person Specification
* Educated to degree level standard or equivalent.
* 3+ years of experience in developing and implementing solutions using Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
* Proven track record in solution architecture, design, implementation, software quality, and change management.
* Ability to work in complex business and technical environments.
* Experience in an educational institution or professional body is desirable.
* Comprehensive understanding of non-functional requirements.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Development experience using the Microsoft stack (.NET/C#/TypeScript/SQL Server).
* Experience with other data stores (SQL/SharePoint/Lists).
* Familiarity with testing strategies and tools for Power Platform solutions.
* Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategies for the Power Platform.
* Experience with Agile methodologies.
* Experience integrating PowerApps solutions with APIs or third-party solutions.
* Experience with the wider Microsoft 365 platform, including SharePoint, Forms, and Teams.
Application Requirement:
Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV and specifically address the points below in their application. Candidates who do not specifically respond to these screening questions will not be included in the short-listing process:
* Experience in implementing a complex technical change solution within an organisation from project inception to close.
* Supporting the overall change programme by providing solution architecture advice, system advice, data migration and data integration strategies and techniques, being the central knowledge on Dynamic 365 solution offerings.
Other Information
Why work with us
At the RCPI, we value our employees and believe our talented team is the foundation of the College's success. That is why we aim to provide them with support and a range of benefits and services to create a work-life balance that suits you.
Leave: We offer 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days as well as long service leave to all employees. We also provide support for staff with Maternity, Sick, Parents, and Parental leave.
Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life is available to all staff members as well as an annual flu vaccine.
Flexible Hybrid working model: The RCPI offers a flexible 35-hour-a-week hybrid working model for all employees from their start date.
Pension: A defined contribution pension scheme of 3.33% Employee contribution and 6.66% RCPI contribution is offered to every employee upon completion of the probationary period.
Learning & Development: We offer CPD options including study leave and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
Diversity and Inclusion: RCPI recognises the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We were recently awarded a Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity. We are an open and inclusive organisation that celebrates and welcomes diversity.
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is an inclusive employer and invites candidates to disclose any reasonable accommodations they require for applying, interviewing, or working with RCPI.
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