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.

Technical Knowledge:

• Expert proficiency in backend Microsoft 365/SharePoint Online development, including SPFx, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph API.
o SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for Backend Services: Experience writing robust Web Parts or
Extensions, especially for backend services (e.g., consuming internal APIs, managing data transactions).
o Microsoft Graph API: Advanced knowledge of utilizing Microsoft Graph for data manipulation, permission management, and content operations within SharePoint, Teams, and Azure services.
o PowerShell/PnP PowerShell: Expertise in scripting M365 administration, deployment, and configuration tasks. The assignment will involve integration tasks with the AvePoint Cloud Governance platform and the PoolParty Taxonomy Management System.
• Experience with PoolParty taxonomy management and AvePoint Cloud Governance.
o Taxonomy Integration (PoolParty): Specific, demonstrable experience in experience with SharePoint Term Store and list/library metadata management, and conceptual understanding of taxonomies.
o API Development & Consumption: Proven track record of designing, securing, and consuming complex internal and external services.
o Data Modeling & Security: Expertise in handling sensitive data within M365, including proper data segregation, encryption at rest/in transit, and adherence to zero -trust principles.
o AvePoint Cloud Governance: Experience utilizing, configuring, and extending AvePoint Cloud Governance (or any other advanced Microsoft 365 Governance tool) for site and workspace provisioning.
o Automated Deployment Pipelines: Ability to configure AvePoint policies to automatically execute complex post-provisioning steps, specifically:

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.

Preferred Experience:
• Experience working in the financial services or international organization sectors.
• Familiarity with ADB’s governance and compliance standards is an advantage.

Interested and qualified Candidates should send their CV to esther.igweonu@gratitudeindia.com