Senior Web Developer (SharePoint Architecture & Development Focus)

About the Role

The Senior Web Developer is a subject matter expert (SME) and lead technical authority for designing, developing, and architecting enterprise-level solutions within the Microsoft 365 and SharePoint ecosystem. This role translates complex business and knowledge management requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions. The Senior Developer leads the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architectural design to custom development, deployment, and governance. They provide technical leadership and mentorship to other developers, establish development best practices, and serve as the final escalation point for the most challenging technical issues related to the SharePoint platform and its custom applications.

Responsibilities

• SharePoint Architecture and Solution Design
  • Architect and design the overall information architecture for the enterprise SharePoint environment, including hub site structures, site collection strategies, and governance policies.
  • Lead the design of complex, custom business applications using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), and Azure services.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to extend the capabilities of the SharePoint platform and improve business processes.
  • Develop and enforce development standards, best practices, and code review processes for the team.
• Advanced Custom Development
  • Lead the hands-on development of custom, complex SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts and extensions using React, TypeScript, and other modern web technologies.
  • Develop sophisticated automated workflows and applications using the Power Platform, including custom connectors and integrations with external systems and APIs.
  • Integrate SharePoint solutions with other Microsoft 365 services (e.g., Teams, Power BI) and enterprise line-of-business applications.
  • Write and maintain custom scripts (e.g., PowerShell with PnP) for automating administrative tasks, site provisioning, and large-scale content migrations.
• Knowledge Management and Strategy
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and implement the organization's knowledge management strategy within the SharePoint platform.
  • Design and configure advanced SharePoint Search solutions, including custom result sources and refiners, to optimize content discoverability across the enterprise.
  • Lead large-scale content migration projects, developing the strategy and tools to move data from legacy systems to SharePoint Online.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship
  • Serve as the lead developer and technical mentor for a team of journeyman developers and site administrators.
  • Provide expert-level Tier 3 support, diagnosing and resolving the most complex issues related to custom code, system performance, and platform integrations.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison with other IT teams (e.g., security, network, database) to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and well-integrated.

Requirements

• Experience
  • A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in application or web development.
  • At least five (5) years of this experience must be focused on architecting and developing custom solutions for Microsoft SharePoint (with a strong preference for SharePoint Online).
  • Proven experience leading development projects and mentoring junior developers.
• Certifications (Desired)
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate – Highly Preferred
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• Security Clearance

  Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in developing custom solutions using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), React, and TypeScript.
• Expertise in the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), including building complex flows and canvas apps.
• Strong proficiency with front-end web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Advanced scripting skills with PowerShell (particularly PnP PowerShell).
• In-depth knowledge of SharePoint information architecture, security models, and application lifecycle management.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, and integrating with external data sources.