Application Development and Support Analyst Maidstone, Kent Hybrid £47,000 per annum Full Time, Permanent Closing Date for applications: 23rd October (midnight) Background It's?a great time to join our client as they're?an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. They've established a strong track record for building quality homes and investing in their local communities. Theyre excited to recruit for the newly created role ofApplication Development and Support Analyst. This is a critical role within the IT and Data function, focusing extensively on the development and support of applications using the Microsoft Power Platform. What you'll be doing This position combines technical development skills with application support expertise to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of their application portfolio. The role will work closely with the Applications Manager, Solution Architect, IT team members, and business stakeholders to ensure applications are effectively supporting their operations and strategic objectives. As well as providing ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications, youll engage closely with the Solution Architect to design, build, and deploy applications, workflows, and reports that enhance customer experience, business process and decision-making. Youll assist users with application-related queries for both existing applications and the Power Platform, providing guidance on the effective use of technologyand conduct training sessions to improve user proficiency with existing and new applications. More about you. What can you bring? A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate, or similar Experience in application development and support, with strong expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform Experience in supporting and developing new and legacy housing systems (or similar) Familiarity with Agile development methodologies A solid understanding of application lifecycle management Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills When and where you'll be doing it You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of £47,000. Their Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Their head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation. What will you get in return? Creating an environment which enables their people to thrive is crucial for them and their Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here. Youll get: 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) Company pension contribution and life assurance Flexible benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more. An annual Wellbeing Fund Hybrid Working They appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application. Please note they reserve the right to close the advert earlier if they receive a high number of applications so, please apply early to avoid disappointment.