Lead Sharepoint Architect

About the Role:

The organization is undertaking a digital transformation initiative to modernize its collaboration and content management capabilities. SharePoint will serve as the central platform for document management, knowledge sharing, and workflow automation. To ensure a scalable, secure, and user-centric implementation, a Lead SharePoint Architect is required to provide strategic guidance, design expertise, and technical leadership.

• Provide overall architectural direction for SharePoint solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy and security requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of modern SharePoint-based collaboration, intranet, and workflow solutions.
• Guide development teams and stakeholders in adopting best practices, governance, and innovative approaches to maximize platform value.

Scope of Work/Responsibilities

The role involves leading independent project teams or participating in major systems development projects as a principal member.

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define the overall SharePoint architecture, including site structure, information architecture, security, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Design solutions using modern SharePoint Online features, Power Platform, and Azure services where applicable.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, coding practices, and performance benchmarks.

Technical Leadership

• Oversee the technical design and development of SharePoint solutions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developers, administrators, and business analysts on SharePoint design methodologies and programming best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.

Governance & Best Practices

• Develop governance models, security frameworks, and usage guidelines for SharePoint environments.
• Ensure solutions comply with organizational data classification, access control, and retention policies.
• Support change management and user adoption initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into effective SharePoint solutions.
• Present technical options and recommendations to stakeholders, balancing innovation with feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as the subject matter expert for SharePoint-related inquiries.

Deliverables & Expected Outcomes

• Solution Architecture Blueprint:
  Detailed documentation of the SharePoint environment, including information architecture, security, integration, and workflows.
• Technical Standards & Guidelines:
  Established coding standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for ongoing platform use.
• Functional Solutions:
  Fully designed and implemented SharePoint solutions supporting business requirements.
• Capacity Building:
  Training sessions and knowledge transfer for development teams and administrators.
• Operational Support:
  Recommendations for system optimization, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

Requirement and Qualification (Education & Work Experience)

Education and Work Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Certification preferred ie: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience: 3-5 years of software design and development experience. Proficiency in Sharepoint design methodologies and programming languages.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for effective solution design.

Technical Knowledge

• At least 2 years of experience delivering and maintaining M365 and SharePoint in large corporate settings, including hands-on experience.
• At least 2 years of experience developing SPFx solutions
• At least 4 years of experience delivering cloud systems in Azure (or AWS), including hands-on experience, including development of CI/CD pipelines.
• At least 4 years of experience in full stack development with common technologies, incl. React, Angular, , , Python, HTML, Web services.
• Experience with delivering at least 1 GenAI system to production
• Experience implementing search engines, relevance ranking, and search engine optimization.
• Experience in developing and delivering mobile apps.
• Excellent ability in systems analysis and design, and in preparing functional and detailed specifications.
• Experience with and knowledge of Agile system development methodologies, product development, and the use of associated productivity tools (Azure DevOps, SDLC).
• Experience with DataDog is preferred.
• Certifications in Secure Coding, Scrum, or DevOps will be a plus.
• Excellent experience providing support for IT systems.
• Experience implementing (Generative) Artificial Intelligence solutions to production.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to write and verbally communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certification (if applicable)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert