Developer

About IT Services 

IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.   

The Team  

An exciting opportunity for a Developer – M365 has arisen in the Digital and Innovation function.  This individual will join a small team of Analysts who provide excellent ongoing support, build self-service functionality and play a significant role in the ongoing development of extensions to key M365 technologies, such as SharePoint, Teams and the Power Platform.   

The Role 

As a Developer in the M365 team you will be an integral part of a team responsible for helping to deliver and support key features and applications on the M365 platform, which are increasingly playing a vital role for IT Services and the wider University.  

Reporting to the M365 Team Lead, you will work closely with colleagues and customers across the University.  This is an exciting opportunity to play your part in helping to shape the future for the Digital and Innovation function and play a significant part in the delivery of IT solutions.  

The Person 

• Experience of development, configuration and support of features and services using Power Platform Technologies (e.g. Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Virtual Agents) 

• Experience of developing solutions to automate business/technology processes 

• Good working knowledge of SharePoint and Teams development technologies 

• Experience of PowerShell scripting language  

• Willingness to learn and develop skills in new technologies associated with M365 

• Ability to work as part of a team to meet shared goals and objectives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Desirable Criteria  

• Experience in a broad range of delivery methodologies, including waterfall and agile  

• Experience of working in a University or a Higher Education environment  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Online 

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Find out more about our organisation and values

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter 

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process. 

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Please contact our IT Resource Management Team 

Email: it.resource@manchester.ac.uk

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