Role purpose
Clients are rapidly exploring AI-assisted experiences and automation. You’ll prototype and iterate multiple proofs of concept (POCs) using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform with the right ALM, testing and governance in place. You’ll guide developers day‑to‑day, liaise with product owners, and keep delivery moving — all while staying deep in the code/config.
Key responsibilities
- Design, build and iterate POCs with Copilot Studio and Power Platform (topics, orchestration, connectors, prompts, security), validate value quickly with stakeholders, and progress winning POCs towards production‑ready solutions.
- Have in depth understanding of SharePoint / M365 (lists, libraries, site structure, permissions) and to guide use case development.
- Own technical quality in a light‑touch lead capacity: set standards, perform code/solution reviews, mentor developers, and unblock delivery — without heavy line management overhead.
- Apply ALM and DevOps for the Power Platform (environments, pipelines, solution packaging, deployment, and versioning).
- Implement testing strategies and non‑functional requirements (performance, security, accessibility).
- Integrate with APIs/third‑party services; contribute to patterns for secure connector usage and custom connector development.
- Work in Agile client teams, partnering with Product Owners to refine requirements and sequence work.
- Document and knowledge‑transfer: produce pragmatic documentation and handover materials for client teams.
- Hands‑on expertise with Power Platform: significant experience (generally ~5+ years) delivering solutions with Power Apps and Power Automate.
- Copilot Studio experience building copilots (topics, generative answers, actions), connecting to data and services, and applying responsible AI & security controls.
- SharePoint configuration proficiency (lists, content types, permissions, governance) and integration with Power Platform.
- ALM & DevOps: environment strategy, solution layering, pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) for CI/CD, and backlog/work tracking.
- Testing mindset with tools and approaches suited to Power Platform solutions
- Understanding and application of non‑functional requirements (performance, security, resilience, accessibility).
- Agile delivery & stakeholder skills: clear communication, requirement refinement, and pragmatic decision‑making in client squads.
Nice to have
- Development fundamentals with Microsoft stack (.NET/C#/TypeScript), API integration, and working with data stores (Dataverse, SQL, SharePoint).
- Dynamics 365 (CE) experience
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL‑900/100/200/400/500/600).
- Power BI exposure (reports, embedding) and Azure Integration Services (Functions, Service Bus, Logic Apps).
- Teams app development, UX/Accessibility awareness.
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
- Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
- Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
- Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
- Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
- Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
- Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
- Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
- Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
