Senior Azure Developer

Bedford

Job Summary

Senior Azure Developer

£80,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid

The Senior Software Developer (Azure Integration) will provide deep technical expertise in the design, development, testing, deployment and support of secure, scalable, resilient and maintainable integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365/Dataverse and internal or external enterprise systems using Microsoft Azure integration technologies.

Reporting to the Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer, the role will act as the senior technical specialist for Azure integration services, taking ownership of the technical delivery and operational reliability of assigned integrations, while ensuring alignment with agreed engineering standards and architectural principles.

The role will work closely with the Lead Developer, Solution Architects, DevOps engineers and other delivery teams, providing specialist technical guidance, promoting reusable integration patterns and supporting continuous improvement in integration quality and maintainability.

At this role level, you will:

• Design and develop enterprise integrations using Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure API Management.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate integration architectures, technologies and patterns.
• Integrate Dynamics 365/Dataverse with internal, external and third-party systems.
• Develop APIs and integration services using C#/.NET and REST-based patterns.
• Implement synchronous, asynchronous, event-driven and message-based integration patterns as appropriate.
• Implement queues, topics, subscriptions and dead-letter handling using Azure Service Bus.
• Develop Logic Apps for workflow, orchestration and system integration.
• Develop Azure Functions for transformation, validation, orchestration and business-processing requirements.
• Configure and manage APIs, policies, security and versioning through Azure API Management.
• Implement authentication and authorisation using Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth 2.0, managed identities and application registrations.
• Implement exception handling, retry, idempotency, dead-lettering and recovery mechanisms.
• Implement logging, tracing, monitoring and alerting using Application Insights and Azure Monitor.
• Work with Dataverse Web API, plugins, webhooks and integration endpoints.
• Use Azure Key Vault and secure configuration-management approaches where appropriate.
• Take technical ownership of assigned Azure integration services throughout their development and operational lifecycle, ensuring their reliability, maintainability and continuous improvement.
• Support integration troubleshooting, operational support and production incidents.
• Work closely with the Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer to ensure Azure integration solutions align with Dynamics 365 requirements, agreed engineering standards, architectural principles and delivery priorities.
• Work with Azure DevOps repositories and CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment.
• Manage environment-specific configuration across DEV, TEST, UAT and Production.
• Produce integration designs, API specifications, operational documentation and support runbooks.
• Apply enterprise security, scalability, performance, resilience and integration-governance standards.
• Provide specialist technical guidance, code reviews and knowledge sharing to other developers, promoting reusable Azure integration patterns, engineering best practices and maintainable integration solutions.

At This Role Level, You Will

• Design and develop enterprise integrations using Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure API Management.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate integration architectures, technologies and patterns.
• Integrate Dynamics 365/Dataverse with internal, external and third-party systems.
• Develop APIs and integration services using C#/.NET and REST-based patterns.
• Implement synchronous, asynchronous, event-driven and message-based integration patterns as appropriate.
• Implement queues, topics, subscriptions and dead-letter handling using Azure Service Bus.
• Develop Logic Apps for workflow, orchestration and system integration.
• Develop Azure Functions for transformation, validation, orchestration and business-processing requirements.
• Configure and manage APIs, policies, security and versioning through Azure API Management.
• Implement authentication and authorisation using Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth 2.0, managed identities and application registrations.
• Implement exception handling, retry, idempotency, dead-lettering and recovery mechanisms.
• Implement logging, tracing, monitoring and alerting using Application Insights and Azure Monitor.
• Work with Dataverse Web API, plugins, webhooks and integration endpoints.
• Use Azure Key Vault and secure configuration-management approaches where appropriate.
• Take technical ownership of assigned Azure integration services throughout their development and operational lifecycle, ensuring their reliability, maintainability and continuous improvement.
• Support integration troubleshooting, operational support and production incidents.
• Work closely with the Lead D365 / Power Platform Developer to ensure Azure integration solutions align with Dynamics 365 requirements, agreed engineering standards, architectural principles and delivery priorities.
• Work with Azure DevOps repositories and CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment.
• Manage environment-specific configuration across DEV, TEST, UAT and Production.
• Produce integration designs, API specifications, operational documentation and support runbooks.
• Apply enterprise security, scalability, performance, resilience and integration-governance standards.
• Provide specialist technical guidance, code reviews and knowledge sharing to other developers, promoting reusable Azure integration patterns, engineering best practices and maintainable integration solutions.

Person specification

Essential

• Strong Microsoft Azure integration development experience.
• Azure Functions.
• Azure Logic Apps.
• Azure Service Bus.
• Azure API Management (APIM).
• C# / .NET.
• REST APIs, JSON and XML.
• OAuth 2.0 and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Azure DevOps and Git.

Desirable

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Dataverse Web API, plugins and webhooks.
• Power Automate.
• Azure Data Factory.
• Azure Key Vault.
• Event Grid / Event Hubs.
• Azure SQL, Data Lake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Bicep or Terraform.
• API security, governance and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance best practices.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure Developer / Integration certifications.
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400).

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At The Heart Of The Money And Pensions Service Are Our Values – Caring, Connecting, And Transforming, Which Are The Foundation Of Our Success. They Permeate Every Area Of Our Work And Define All Our Business Relationships And The Way We Work With Each Other. We’re Not Only Looking For The Best People To Come And Work For Us, But We Need People Who Align Themselves With Our Values

• Caring We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Recruitment Process

• Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.
• Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.
• Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: ***email_hidden***. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference: MaPS01377

Close Date: 15/11/2026

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Marty Sikora
• Email : View email address on uk.workus.org

Recruitment team

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