Microsoft 365 Developer (SharePoint Online and PowerPlatform)

Salary: £46,000 up to £55,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: SC

Location: Gatwick or Cardiff

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

What is our Information, Communication and Technology strategy? To provide modern and flexible working for our colleagues, exploiting data and intelligence, improving the stakeholder experience, providing relevant technology experience and being reliable, secure and efficient. With improved information management and a highly resilient cloud-based infrastructure we can achieve this.

Do you want to play a critical part in the further rollout of SharePoint online at the CAA?

The Role

You’ll be part of the Software Engineering team within a DevOps environment producing new and innovative solutions working alongside a wide range of CAA colleagues and external suppliers. Ensuring the solutions you work on meet development best practices and technical standards will be top priority. The SharePoint/M365/PowerPlatform Developer should understand how to find the right patterns and tools to develop SPO and Microsoft 365 family solutions efficiently and advise accordingly.

Core Accountabilities

• Participation in all aspects of the software lifecycle from requirements gathering through development to release and support.
• Technical advice on Products and Projects.
• Mentor Junior Developers as and when needed.
• Works collaboratively with the Test team
• Contributes to the CI/CD process

About You

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic developer who can produce high-quality solutions to help assure the work of others, someone who is a great teammate and will join our current Digital Corporate Solutions team in a technical role as a developer.

Essential Skills

• Create and maintain SharePoint Online sites and applications using PnP PowerShell
• Develop and support SharePoint solutions
• Demonstrable knowledge of SharePoint Online
• Understanding of SharePoint security, permissions, and compliance
• Proficiency in Power Apps, including Canvas Apps, Model‑Driven Apps, and Power Automate
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective Power Platform solutions
• Familiarity with custom connectors and APIs to integrate internal and external data sources
• Optimise applications and flows for performance, reliability, and usability
• Support the delivery of digital projects within agreed timescales and quality standards
• Demonstrable experience with ShareGate or other migration tools, Visual Studio 2026, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub
• Knowledge of best practices for Power Apps performance optimisation and security
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a dynamic environment

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance controls and how they apply to SharePoint Online
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 platform services and applications
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and ideally .NET/C#
• Knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx), JavaScript, or other languages for advanced customisations
• Experience developing and supporting SharePoint applications for user bases of 1,000+ including internal/external collaboration and records management
• Familiarity with good development practices using Azure DevOps
• Experience with Azure services and cloud‑based solutions

What Can We Offer You?

As an employer we are passionate about the development of our people, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside creative and collaborative team members who are keen to make a difference.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

SC - To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Relocation & Property

The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.

We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.

We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to 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 rejected on that basis.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: Friday 13th March 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 16th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.