Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Analyst

Dynamics 365 and Power Platform AnalystScroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.Meriden West MidlandsFull time office based role five days a weekAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Analyst with real hands on experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Model Driven Apps. Our Recruitment CRM and ATS is built on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, and this role is central to how we shape, configure and support the platform.You will work closely with users, product owners and the development team to elicit and refine requirements, understand constraints and opportunities within the platform, and translate ideas into clear user stories in Azure DevOps. You will also carry out configuration and administration tasks across Dynamics 365 and Power Apps, including building proof of concepts to validate early solution design before development.This is a fully office based role in Meriden and is suited to someone who understands how Dynamics and Dataverse operate, enjoys being close to the product, and can act as the bridge between the business and the technical delivery team.Key Responsibilities• Engage with stakeholders to understand and document business processes and requirements• Analyse requirements with awareness of Dynamics 365 and Dataverse constraints including forms, views, business rules, security and automation• Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, diagrams and process flows in Azure DevOps• Configure Dynamics 365 including fields, forms, views, option sets, business rules and Power Apps components• Carry out platform administration including security roles, permissions, environments and solution structure• Build proof of concepts and assist with demos to validate solution ideas early• Work closely with developers and architects to ensure stories are feasible and aligned to platform standards• Support UAT preparation, coordination and feedback management• Maintain documentation for configuration decisions, data structures and business processes• Identify opportunities for automation or simplification through Power Automate or supporting integrations• Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand ups and reviews• Support impact assessments and assist with change communication across the businessSkills and ExperienceEssential• Hands on experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power Apps Model Driven Apps• Practical configuration experience including forms, views, fields, business rules or solution structure• Working knowledge of Dataverse (tables, relationships, security roles and data modelling concepts)• Ability to build functional proof of concepts or prototypes using Power Apps or Power Automate• Experience gathering and analysing requirements and translating them into clear user stories• Ability to discuss data models, integrations and platform constraints confidently with developers• Experience working in an Agile environment with Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling• Strong analytical and documentation skills• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with users and technical teams• Ability to work full time on site in the Meriden office five days a weekDesirableExperience in or exposure to recruitment, staffing or case management environments• Knowledge of Power Automate, solution layering, ALM principles or managed solutions• Understanding of API integrations, data mapping or cross system impact• Experience supporting UAT or test activities• Awareness of Power BIBeneficial Microsoft certifications xwwtmva including:– PL 200 (Power Platform Functional Consultant)– PL 100 (Power Apps Maker)– MB 210 (Dynamics 365 Sales)– MB 910 or MB 920 (CRM and ERP Fundamentals)– PL 900 (Power Platform Fundamentals)We support staff with training and accreditation where required.What We Offer• A full time, office based role in Meriden within a collaborative and fast paced product team• The opportunity to shape a large scale Recruitment CRM and ATS built on Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform• Structured career development and support for Microsoft certification• Exposure to Azure services, Power Platform, automation and solution design• A stable organisation undergoing significant modernisation and platform improvementThis Role Will Suit You If You• Enjoy working hands on with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform• Understand how to gather, analyse and shape requirements for a model driven platform• Are confident bridging business users and developers• Are comfortable doing functional configuration and building early prototypes• Thrive in a collaborative, office based environment with daily interaction• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of Meriden