Solutions Developer Manager

Job summary

About Us

We are an arm’s length body of the Welsh Government, responsible for the strategy, funding and oversight of:

• further education
• higher education including research and innovation;
• apprenticeships
• adult community learning; and local authority maintained school sixth forms.

We work in close collaboration with our partners to enable a tertiary education and research system which is centred around the needs of learners; society; and economy with excellence, equality and engagement at its heart.

Our values really matter to us, they help shape the culture of our organisation:

• Dysgu (to learn; to teach; to educate) - learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe curiosity fuels innovation and helps expand our horizons.
• Cydweithio (to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) - we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone.
• Cynnwys Pawb (to include everyone; to involve everyone) - we are passionate about inclusion, seeking to create the right conditions for everyone to achieve their full potential.
• Rhagori (to exceed; to excel) - we have high aspirations for tertiary education and research in Wales and always set high standards for ourselves to be the best we can be.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and accredited as a Living Wage employer.

Location

Our headquarters is in 2, Capital Quarter, Cardiff, which has been specifically designed to meet our needs. This is where most colleagues will meet to collaborate, both with each other and with stakeholders.

As we operate across Wales, we also have limited office and collaboration space in Welsh Government offices in Llandudno Junction, Aberystwyth, Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil.

Main purpose of the job

As a member of the Data and Development Team within the Digital Directorate, you will be responsible for collaborating on the design, development, maintenance and support of software solutions to meet evolving business requirements.

You will ensure that all developments comply with information security policies and audit recommendations, and that they meet the latest security standards.

By providing high-quality systems and solutions, you will enable users from a variety of business areas to effectively fulfil their roles, thereby supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives and contributing to the continued strength and development of the tertiary education sector in Wales.

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Working closely with the Senior Solutions Developer Manager to design, develop and maintain high-quality solutions in Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ensuring all developments are robust, secure, and aligned with organisational policies and standards.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults in existing solutions and debugging issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Managing projects related to solution development, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource utilisation.
• Providing support and technical advice to users across the organisation, adapting communication style to audience needs.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to remain up to date with the latest technologies and methodologies.
• Contributing to a culture of integrity, support, innovation, and resilience within the team.
  

Key challenges you will face

• Developing and maintaining applications that support complex and diverse business needs across the organisation.
• Keeping pace with rapid technological advancements and becoming proficient in new technologies as they are introduced.
• Managing multiple projects and resources effectively, often under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Communicating complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner to colleagues at all levels.

About your team

The Digital Directorate within Medr spans three core areas: Development, Information Systems, and IT Security & Technical Services. Together, we design and manage systems, develop applications and ensure robust security, governance and compliance is in place.

The Solutions Developer Manager will join a team of four developers, and will report directly to a Senior Solutions Developer. The team will be led by the Head of Solutions Development.

About your line manager

Jonathan Davies, Senior Solutions Developer Manager

Jonathan has worked at Medr for two years as a Senior Solutions Developer Manager. Jonathan brings 15 years of experience as a Software Developer and Solution Architect, with a strong background in web application development and systems integration.

Person specification

What you'll bring

Attributes

1. Agile - You drive forward improvements, through collaboration, embracing new technologies and nurturing a culture of continuous learning.
2. Reflective - You critically assess your decisions and actions, seeking to learn from both successes and failures.
3. Act with Integrity - You consistently act in the best interest of the organisation and its stakeholders and take responsibility for your decisions
4. Curiosity - You continuously seek out opportunities for personal and professional development, setting an example for others to follow.

Experience

1. Experience developing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse with a strong focus on secure, scalable and maintainable application design.
2. Experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards, including data modelling and visualisation to support decision‑making across the organisation.
3. Strong organisational and time management capabilities, with experience working across multiple workstreams while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of delivery.

Welsh language requirements

We have evaluated that the Welsh language requirements for this post are:

Desirable: Welsh desirable means that while having Welsh language skills is useful for the role, it is not an assessment criterion, so it won’t disadvantage you during recruitment if you don’t currently possess these skills.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,457, Medr contributes £11,430 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Your Perks and Benefits

We recognise the importance of looking after ourselves in work and in life, so in recognition of this we provide:

• 34 days annual leave a year (pro rata)
• An environment that embraces work life balance.
• A culture that celebrates diversity and welcomes everyone.
• Dedicated well-being time to all our people each week.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme to make owning a bicycle more affordable.

Additional Support when you need it

We know that sometimes you may face challenges or life events that mean you need additional support.

• We provide a comprehensive employee assistance programme with remote access to resources and in person support