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Technical Lead - Power Platform

Genus PLC

Remote, UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2025

About the role

Role Overview

Are you passionate about building impactful solutions with Microsoft Power Platform?

At Genus, we’re looking for a Power Platform Technical Lead to shape the future of our digital transformation.

This is a senior hands-on technical role where you’ll architect and evolve enterprise-grade solutions across Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365.

As the go-to expert, you’ll drive best practices, mentor developers, and lead the design of scalable, integrated systems that power real-world outcomes in agriculture and biotechnology.

If you thrive in a role that blends deep technical expertise with strategic influence—without people management—this could be your next big move.

This is a remote role with monthly meetings in one of our two offices in the UK, Stapeley and Basingstoke

You Will

Solution Architecture: Design scalable Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages) aligned with business needs and IT strategy.
Platform Evolution: Lead technical implementation, upgrades, and feature rollouts. Optimize existing apps and flows for performance and usability.
Integration: Ensure seamless integration between Dynamics 365 modules and Power Platform using tools like Dataverse and Dual Write.
Technical Leadership: Mentor developers and analysts, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in solution design and development.
Delivery: Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Oversee end-to-end delivery from design to deployment.
Governance: Implement ALM practices using CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps), enforce security and compliance standards, and maintain coding/documentation standards.
Collaboration: Partner with ERP/CRM admins, Data & Analytics teams, and other IT functions to ensure cohesive system performance and data integration.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor solution health, resolve issues, and recommend new features (e.g. AI Builder, Power Fx) to enhance capabilities.

Requirements

Power Platform Expertise: 5+ years of experience with Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven), Power Automate, and ideally Power Pages and Power BI.
Licensing & Capacity Management: Monitor usage, manage capacity, and ensure cost-effective licensing compliance.
Dynamics 365 Knowledge: Strong understanding of D365 modules and Dataverse. Experience with customizations, plugins (C#), and form logic (JavaScript).
Integration: Proficient in data synchronization tools (e.g. Dual Write), REST APIs, and designing consistent data models.
Development Skills: Skilled in C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, T-SQL/FetchXML, Git, and Power Fx. Familiarity with Power Platform CLI is a plus.
Leadership: Experience guiding teams, mentoring, and ensuring quality in Agile/Scrum environments.
ALM & DevOps: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, environment management, and release processes.
Security & Governance: Knowledge of role-based access, DLP policies, and Microsoft’s Center of Excellence toolkit.
Communication: Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to translate technical concepts clearly and document solutions effectively.

Prefered additional qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Preferred certifications: PL-400, PL-600, or relevant Dynamics 365 credentials.

Business Overview

Genus PLC is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

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