Lead Software Developer (Dynamics 365 CE) Contract Type Permanent Working Pattern Full time Working Hours 35 hours per week Salary £58,000 to £60,000 per annum subjected to knowledge, skillset and experience Location Options Birmingham with part of the week working from home Function Type Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Project Management, IT, Risk and Audit) Are you experienced in Dynamics 365 CE and ready to take ownership of how a platform is designed, built, and governed? At the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we are looking for a Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of our Dynamics 365 CE platform. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for setting direction, improving engineering quality, and leading a small team. The role Reporting into the Software Development Manager, you will act as the technical lead for Dynamics 365 CE, shaping how the platform is used across the organisation and ensuring solutions are robust, supportable, and aligned. You will focus on Owning the Dynamics 365 CE platform, setting the technical direction and ensuring solutions align with architecture and constraints Designing and developing plugins, workflows, and integrations using C#/.NET Reviewing code and technical designs to improve quality and consistency across teams Defining and embedding engineering standards for Dynamics 365 CE delivery Line managing a small team of data engineers, setting priorities and supporting their development Identifying technical risks and platform limitations early, making them visible Improving data quality and reducing integration issues between Dynamics and downstream systems What it is in it for you Opportunity to help shape the software development processes Showcase your software development skills and technical capability Develop strong working relationships at all levels to make sure that services are in line with our standards. Work collaboratively with other areas of our organisation to deliver key projects. What we are looking for Strong hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE / Dataverse Experience developing C#/.NET plugins and custom workflows Ability to set technical direction and review designs and code Experience managing Dynamics solutions across environments Good understanding of integration patterns and data flows Proven experience line managing or mentoring engineers Ability to identify risks and challenge poor technical decisions Experience working in Agile teams using Azure DevOps Useful and additional information There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website. If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via: recruitment@sra.org.uk This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week. To apply Please click "apply" button to complete the online application form and upload CV and cover letter to convey your knowledge, skills, and experience and how they specifically meet the requirements outline in this advert and the attached role profile. To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. Closing date for applications is 13 March 2026 at 12:00. We may choose to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly. Essential The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: • Strong hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE / Dataverse • Experience developing C#/.NET plugins and custom workflows • Ability to set technical direction and review designs and code • Experience managing Dynamics solutions across environments • Good understanding of integration patterns and data flows • Proven experience line managing or mentoring engineers • Ability to identify risks and challenge poor technical decisions • Experience working in Agile teams using Azure DevOps The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards. We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life. Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation. Attached Role Profile Role Profile 2026 - Senior Dynamics 365 CE Developer final.docx - 193KB Opens in a new window Converted File Role Profile 2026 - Senior Dynamics 365 CE Developer final.docx.pdf - 83KB Opens in a new window Vacancy closing date: 13/04/2026, 12:00 The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff. Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.