POWERPLATFORM AND COPILOT DEVELOPER

Open GI is a leading software development company and a trusted partner to the general insurance industry. Based across the UK and Europe, our support and development services make us a truly diverse organization that offers a range of IT solutions to insurance brokers, insurers, and managing general agents. It is our mission to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of Choice to the UK General Insurance market. Our people are placed at the heart of this and diversity, equality and inclusion are central to everything we do. We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people. No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work. This is a new opportunity at Open GI where the PowerPlatform and Copilot Developer will play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency of the business. The main purpose of the role will be to work with teams across the business to leverage Microsoft’s Power Platform and AI capabilities, driving innovation and automation in business processes. Your key responsibilities Develop Applications : Create, customise, and maintain applications using Power Apps to meet business requirements. Automate Business Processes : Utilise Power Automate to design, develop, and implement automated workflows that streamline operations. Integrate AI Solutions : Implement AI Builder and Copilot features to enhance app intelligence and automate complex tasks. Data Management : Manage data sources, ensure data integrity, and optimise data usage within Power Platform solutions. Collaboration and Training : Work with cross-functional teams to integrate Power Platform solutions and provide training to end-users. Continuous Improvement : Monitor and analyse the performance of Power Platform solutions to identify and implement improvements. Stay Updated : Keep abreast of the latest updates and features in Power Platform and Copilot to leverage new capabilities for business advantage. What you’ll need to succeed One or more of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate Training in AI and Copilot Solutions : Courses that cover the new GPT-powered experiences for Power Platform, such as Copilot Studio generative actions and AI Builder create text with GPT. Experience Hands-On Experience : At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. Project Management : Proven track record of managing full lifecycle software development projects. AI Integration : Experience in integrating AI capabilities with business applications, particularly using AI Builder and Copilot features. Data Analysis : Strong background in data analysis and data-driven decision-making. Collaboration : Experience working in collaborative environments, with a focus on agile development methodologies. Problem-Solving : Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions. Continuous Learning : Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies. Skills Development Skills : Ability to create custom applications, automate workflows, and integrate AI solutions. AI and Machine Learning Knowledge : Understanding of AI concepts to leverage Copilot's capabilities for automating tasks. Data Management : Skills in managing and manipulating data within Power Platform environments. Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize Power Platform solutions. Collaboration : Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Learning : Eagerness to learn and stay updated with the latest advancements in Power Platform and AI technologies. Aptitudes Drives to outcomes : focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Able to execute plans through to action. Persistent to complete tasks and a strong commitment to take action that moves things along to ensure delivery of objectives. Ownership and accountability : takes personal accountability and ownership for their work. This includes personal follow through, making and defending difficult decisions and trade-offs, removing blockers, driving collective progress. Continuous improvement : advances by ongoing, incremental improvement through continuous learning, questioning the status quo and trying out creative and novel ideas. Shows curiosity and has a keen interest to drive learning for themselves and others. Emotional Intelligence: recognizes, understands, and manages their own emotions and recognizes the emotions of others Mission and Values Our mission is to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of choice for the UK General Insurance Market. Our values are central to this vision, as they represent how we collaborate to continually deliver for our customers: Accountability: We own our actions and shape our success on the results we deliver Innovation: We tackle challenges with fresh thinking and bold ideas Teamwork: We work together, recognising we can’t do this without each other Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and respect We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance. Benefits package Salary from £48,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Company pension Bonus opportunity Life assurance and critical illness cover Cycle to work scheme Perkbox – an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum pro-rata, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme A hybrid approach to work, with office attendance typically required three times per week Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work Social clubs - whether you’re into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together Wellbeing – wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Please note that we are looking for candidates who are based within a 50-mile radius of our Worcester or Winchester office for this role. To apply for this role please fill out the application form and send us your CV.