Application Developer

Build the digital solutions that power the future of rail.

East West Rail is a nationally significant railway project which aims to deliver much-needed transport connections for the vibrant communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Together these communities contribute around £111 billion to the national economy each year.

EWR is one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, and is being championed by the Government as a key driver to economic growth leading to a potential £78 Billion boost to the UK economy: supporting new towns, housing, and regeneration.

To help deliver that vision, we're looking for an Application Developer to join our growing Data Centre of Excellence (DCoE) team.

Role Summary:

Working closely with our Lead Power Platform Developer, you'll design, develop and support business-critical applications using the latest Microsoft technologies, helping colleagues across EWR work smarter, faster and more effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer who's passionate about building modern Microsoft solutions and wants to play a key role in one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and developing applications using Power Platform, Dataverse, SharePoint, Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Building Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, integrations and APIs.
• Creating bespoke solutions using technologies such as C#, .NET, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Working directly with stakeholders to understand business challenges and deliver practical digital solutions.
• Supporting data integration, automation and analytics initiatives.
• Driving best practice across security, governance, DevOps and application lifecycle management.
• Providing support and continuous improvement for existing applications across the business.

What you'll bring

You'll bring experience in:

• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
• SharePoint Online development, including SPFx web parts
• Azure services and cloud-based application development
• APIs, integrations and automation across Microsoft technologies
• Github, Azure DevOps and modern development practices
• Translating business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
• 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
• Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
• Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences.