Application Developer

Company: East West Railway Company
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

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.
  • 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)
  • 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.

You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and turning ideas into applications that deliver real business value.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future digital landscape of a nationally significant infrastructure programme. You’ll work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, collaborate with a highly skilled team, and have the freedom to build innovative solutions that make a tangible impact across the organisation.

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.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026