Job Title: Lead Microsoft 365 Architect & Developer

Shift: Day shift 8 am – 5 pm

Work set up: Hybrid 3x a week in BGC Taguig and Ortigas, Pasig

Salary range: 140,000 - 150,000

Engagement Duration: One (1) year, subject for extension

Required years of experience: 7 years

Start date: ASAP

Scope of Work/Responsibilities: 

Key responsibilities include designing and developing SharePoint site templates, page templates, and custom web parts; integrating PoolParty taxonomy management for metadata tagging and semantic search; configuring AvePoint Cloud Governance for automated site provisioning and compliance; developing workflows and automation to enhance site functionality and usability; ensuring compatibility with the M365 ecosystem and adherence to ADB’s security and governance policies; conducting functional testing, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), and addressing feedback; and providing technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer for ongoing maintenance.

The consultant will work closely with ADB’s Digital KM and IT teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with the project’s objectives.

Key tasks include but not limited to:

1. Requirements Analysis and Solution Design:

• Review and refine technical and functional requirements.

• Propose detailed technical specifications for SharePoint templates, web parts, and integration architecture.

• Obtain ADB approval for the proposed design.

2. Development and Integration:

• Configure SharePoint site templates, including lists, libraries, pages, and web parts.

• Develop custom web parts using SPFx (SharePoint Framework) and integrate with PoolParty for taxonomy and metadata tagging. Configure AvePoint Cloud Governance for automated site provisioning and compliance.

• Build workflows and automation to enhance site functionality.

• Develop an approach to applying the underlying new site functionality, integration with PoolParty, page templates, and web

parts to existing SharePoint sites.

3. Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct functional testing to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Support ADB in UAT, addressing feedback and fixing defects.

4. Training and Handover:

• Provide detailed technical documentation, including operation and maintenance guides.

• Conduct training sessions for ADB staff on site creation, customization, and maintenance.

• Support the migration of legacy content to the new system.

Expected Outputs:

• Fully configured SharePoint templates and web parts.

• Integrated taxonomy-driven search functionality.

• Technical documentation and user guides.

• Training materials and sessions for ADB staff.

Education and Work Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Advanced certifications in Microsoft 365 development are preferred.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in Microsoft ecosystem development, with 3+ years focused on SharePoint/M365 backend integrations.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex system integrations and APIs.

Soft Skills: 

• Ability to translate previously identified business and functional needs into technical specifications.

• Strong consultative and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross -functional teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in the financial services or international organization sectors.

• Familiarity with ADB’s governance and compliance standards is an advantage.

Reporting and Coordination: 

• For the provision of staff augmentation services, the Agency Personnel will take instructions from the Manager at the Information Technology Department at ADB and work closely with the project team, internal and external stakeholders .

• The Agency Personnel will provide any other services as required by the team and ADB ITD supervisor or user unit.