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They are technology professional who guides development teams. They lead the development team with all software development tasks especially on giving technical guidance. They will be expected to work well in a team environment with no supervision.\nJob title:\nSenior Software EngineerJob Description:\n*CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE*\nWhat you'll be doing:\nBuilding and configuring applications in a Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform stack\n\nDocumenting and refactoring complex programs/scripts.\n\nEnsuring team adherence to project quality standards\n\nApplying agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.\n\nCommunicating client specifications to development teams\n\nAssisting with application troubleshooting and debugging\n\nParticipating in reviews of own work and leading reviews of colleagues' work.\n\nKeeping projects on schedule to meet deadlines\n\nCollaborating with technical teams to develop and agree system integration plans and report on progress.\n\nDefining complex/new integration builds. Ensuring that integration test environments are correctly configured.\n\nDesigning, performing and reporting results of tests of the integration build.\n\nEducating junior developers on best practices\n\nTaking part in various business activities like client communications\n\nWhat we're looking for:\nEssential:\nCertified as PL-400 Power Platform Developer\n\nMicrosoft Dynamics 365 / Power Platform stack\n\nAzure exposure (expected as part of Power Platform work)\n\nStrong documentation and handover experience\n\nSoft Skills:\nDemonstrate all Capita Values. Management skills - both from a person management perspective and from the overall control of the process.\n\nAbility to handle meetings - organising , chairing and documenting meetings and ensuring actions are followed up on.\n\nCommunication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation as well as externally.\n\nBusiness awareness , specific knowledge of the organisations business area , drivers ,structures and priorities.\n\nAbility to mentor and coach team members.\n\nAbility to organise , prioritise and monitor own workload and that of the team.\n\nComplete all mandatory role-based training, infosec trainings and computer-based trainings as applicable\n\nContinuous Learning by keeping up-to-date and acquiring relevant skills/certifications\n\nHow this aligns to our Capita's values:\nCustomer First, Always: This role delivers high-quality technical solutions that directly meet client needs and ensure reliable, timely outcomes.\nFearless Innovation: This role embraces modern technologies and continuous improvement to enhance systems responsibly and securely.\nAchieve Together: This role collaborates across teams and stakeholders to ensure shared success in delivering integrated, well-engineered solutions.\nEveryone is Valued: This role supports an inclusive culture by mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and fostering respectful, constructive teamwork.\nCustomer first, always Fearless innovation Achieve together Everyone is valued\nJoin Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity\nCapita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors-government, healthcare, education, and finance-offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.\nWe’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our websitewww.capita.com\nWhat's in it for you?\nA competitive basic salary\n\n23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave\n\nThe opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice\n\nCompany matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more\n\nVoluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform\n\nWhat we hope you’ll do next:\nChoose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.\nWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.\nWe’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email  and we’ll get back to you. 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