Sharepoint Architect Lead

Job Title: SharePoint Architect Lead

Work Location:
 Ortigas, Pasig

Shift:
 Day shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Work Set-up:
 Hybrid (3x onsite per week)

Salary Range:
 ₱130,000 – ₱140,000

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:
   Documentation of the SharePoint environment, including information architecture, security, integration, and workflows.
• Technical Standards & Guidelines:
   Coding standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for 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 optimization, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

Others

• Must be amenable to a 
  hybrid work setup
   in Ortigas, Pasig (3x onsite per week).
• Preference for candidates with 
  stable employment history
   (not frequent short-term roles).

Education and Work Experience

• Education:
   Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Certification preferred (e.g., 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.
• At least 2 years of experience developing SPFx solutions.
• At least 4 years delivering cloud systems in Azure (or AWS), including CI/CD pipelines.
• At least 4 years in full-stack development (React, Angular, , , Python, HTML, Web services).
• Experience delivering at least one Generative AI system to production.
• Experience implementing search engines, relevance ranking, and SEO.
• Experience in developing and delivering mobile apps.
• Strong systems analysis and design skills, including preparation of functional and detailed specifications.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, product development, and tools such as Azure DevOps and SDLC.
• Experience with DataDog is preferred.
• Certifications in Secure Coding, Scrum, or DevOps will be a plus.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT systems.
• Experience implementing Generative AI solutions in production.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certification (if applicable)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Reporting and Coordination

• Will take instructions from the Product Delivery Manager and work closely with project teams, internal stakeholders, and external collaborators.
• May perform additional services as required by supervisors or user units.