NG Bailey
Leeds, Yorkshire
Power Platform Lead Leeds - hybrid (2-3 times a week in office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an experienced Power Platform Lead to join our ICT team who are mainly based in our Leeds office. Reporting to the Head of Development & Insight, you'll be responsible for owning, leading and shaping our Microsoft Power Platform capability across the organisation. This role will play a critical part in driving adoption of low-code, automation and AI capabilities, establishing strong governance, and enabling the business to safely innovate using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot/Studio and associated Microsoft technologies. Key deliverables Product ownership & roadmap - Own and deliver the Power Platform and Copilot roadmap, aligned to business priorities, adoption and measurable value Platform leadership & CoE - Act as the organisational SME and champion; establish, run and evolve the Power Platform Centre of Excellence (standards, tooling, guidance and community) Governance, security & operations - Design and operate environment strategy, DLP policies and governance; manage administration, capacity, licensing, monitoring and optimisation Architecture & delivery - Provide architectural oversight and hands-on delivery across Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot / Copilot Studio solutions ALM & standards - Define and embed SDLC and ALM practices (solutions, source control, pipelines, testing and releases) and maintain standards, patterns and reusable assets Adoption & innovation - Drive safe, governed adoption of Copilot and AI enabled capabilities, balancing innovation, risk and cost Business enablement - Identify automation and digital transformation opportunities, working directly with business stakeholders and delivery teams Insight & collaboration - Track usage, cost, adoption and value realisation; work closely with ICT, security, suppliers and Microsoft partners What we're looking for Hands-on platform experience - Proven experience delivering and administering Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Governance & platform control - Previous ownership of environment strategy, DLP policies, security, governance, licensing and capacity planning Solution design & integration - Strong knowledge of Power Platform solutions (apps, flows, agents), custom connectors, APIs and integration patterns Copilot & AI capability - Practical experience with Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio and Copilot agents ALM & delivery practices - Understanding of Power Platform ALM / SDLC, including use of Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tooling Broader Microsoft ecosystem - Experience with AI Builder, Logic Apps or Azure integration services beneficial but not essential Ways of working Product owner mindset: own the platform, recommend direction and deliver outcomes Able to translate business problems into simple, scalable low code and AI solutions Strong stakeholder management across technical and nontechnical audiences Pragmatic, adaptable and proactive in an evolving technology landscape Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Power Platform Lead Leeds - hybrid (2-3 times a week in office) Permanent Summary We're seeking an experienced Power Platform Lead to join our ICT team who are mainly based in our Leeds office. Reporting to the Head of Development & Insight, you'll be responsible for owning, leading and shaping our Microsoft Power Platform capability across the organisation. This role will play a critical part in driving adoption of low-code, automation and AI capabilities, establishing strong governance, and enabling the business to safely innovate using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot/Studio and associated Microsoft technologies. Key deliverables Product ownership & roadmap - Own and deliver the Power Platform and Copilot roadmap, aligned to business priorities, adoption and measurable value Platform leadership & CoE - Act as the organisational SME and champion; establish, run and evolve the Power Platform Centre of Excellence (standards, tooling, guidance and community) Governance, security & operations - Design and operate environment strategy, DLP policies and governance; manage administration, capacity, licensing, monitoring and optimisation Architecture & delivery - Provide architectural oversight and hands-on delivery across Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot / Copilot Studio solutions ALM & standards - Define and embed SDLC and ALM practices (solutions, source control, pipelines, testing and releases) and maintain standards, patterns and reusable assets Adoption & innovation - Drive safe, governed adoption of Copilot and AI enabled capabilities, balancing innovation, risk and cost Business enablement - Identify automation and digital transformation opportunities, working directly with business stakeholders and delivery teams Insight & collaboration - Track usage, cost, adoption and value realisation; work closely with ICT, security, suppliers and Microsoft partners What we're looking for Hands-on platform experience - Proven experience delivering and administering Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Governance & platform control - Previous ownership of environment strategy, DLP policies, security, governance, licensing and capacity planning Solution design & integration - Strong knowledge of Power Platform solutions (apps, flows, agents), custom connectors, APIs and integration patterns Copilot & AI capability - Practical experience with Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot Studio and Copilot agents ALM & delivery practices - Understanding of Power Platform ALM / SDLC, including use of Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tooling Broader Microsoft ecosystem - Experience with AI Builder, Logic Apps or Azure integration services beneficial but not essential Ways of working Product owner mindset: own the platform, recommend direction and deliver outcomes Able to translate business problems into simple, scalable low code and AI solutions Strong stakeholder management across technical and nontechnical audiences Pragmatic, adaptable and proactive in an evolving technology landscape Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Leeds, Yorkshire
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment. Your new role In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate. You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (eg Selenium, Karate) Strong understanding of testing methodologies and Scripting languages (eg Python, JavaScript) Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms Desirable skills Familiarity with Middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE) Experience with security testing tools (eg Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock) Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting What you'll get in return This exciting role offers a salary between £47,000 - £60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment. Your new role In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate. You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (eg Selenium, Karate) Strong understanding of testing methodologies and Scripting languages (eg Python, JavaScript) Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms Desirable skills Familiarity with Middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE) Experience with security testing tools (eg Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock) Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting What you'll get in return This exciting role offers a salary between £47,000 - £60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
