Senior SharePoint Developer/Admin Job Brief
We need a senior SharePoint Developer and Administrator with knowledge of both on-premises and cloud-based (SharePoint Online) environments and experience with SharePoint Online, including SPFx and REST APIs. Candidates must be able to utilize the entire M365 suite including experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI) and integrate SharePoint with other enterprise systems and third-party applications, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. ***** THIS POSITION IS 70% ADMINISTRATION AND 30% DEVELOPMENT WITH KNOWLWDGE OF THE ENTIRE M365 SUITE. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND RECENT PROJECTS IN THE NY/NJ AREA. – PLEASE SEND CANDIDATES EVEN IF OVER THE TARGET RATE. THIS IS A VERY SENIOR ROLE WITH A GREAT RATE SO CANDIDATES WHO ONLY MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS WON'T WORK. **** CANDIDATES MUST HAVE M365 EXPERIENCE – NOT JUST O365. ****CANDIDATES MUST HAVE GOOD TENURE AND/OR LONG PROJECTS. CANDIDATES WITH RECENT LOCAL PROJECTS REQUIRED. – NO RELOCATION
Managing, designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting the organizational SharePoint solutions, often using a mix of out-of-the-box configurations and custom code.
Working on strategic tasks like system design, enforcing governance policies, and reporting on usage to align the platform with business goals.
Key responsibilities include configuring sites, managing user permissions, performing system updates and troubleshooting, monitoring performance, and providing technical support and training to users.
Additional responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions, customizing and extending functionality with tools like Power Platform, SPFx, and.NET, and ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of the applications.
The role requires strong technical skills in areas like JavaScript, SQL as well as excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
System administration: Install, configure, and maintain the SharePoint environment, including servers, services, and databases to ensure optimal performance and availability.
User management: Create and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions to control access to sites and content, and to ensure appropriate security.
Site and content management: Set up and manage SharePoint sites, document libraries, and content types. This includes creating new sites, managing workflows, and implementing custom solutions to meet business needs.
Performance and security monitoring: Optimize SharePoint solutions for performance, scalability, and security, and ensure compliance with relevant requirements. Monitor system health, perform regular backups, and troubleshoot issues to prevent data loss and maintain system integrity. Manage security aspects like firewalls and security zones.
Migration and maintenance: Support SharePoint migrations, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance of existing applications.
Integration: Integrate SharePoint with other enterprise systems and third-party applications, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
User support and training: Provide technical support to end-users, answer questions, and conduct training sessions to help employees use SharePoint effectively.
Strategic planning and governance: Stay updated on the latest SharePoint features and best practices to make strategic adjustments. This includes developing and enforcing governance policies, analyzing usage trends, and reporting on activity to management.
Required skills and qualifications
Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, features, and best practices.
Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Proficiency in security management, including user permissions, access controls, and firewalls.
Knowledge of both on-premises and cloud-based (SharePoint Online) environments.
Experience with SharePoint Online, including SPFx and REST APIs.
Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
Experience with version control systems and development tools like Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Experience with front-end development with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related libraries (e.g., jQuery, React).
Familiarity with other Microsoft 365 services and how to integrate them with SharePoint.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with end-users and stakeholders.
Master's degree in computer science or equivalent experience (8+)
