Solutions Architect – Intranet Cloud Modernization

TEEMA; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Solutions Architect for Intranet Cloud Modernization. The role involves analyzing existing SharePoint environments, designing new architectures, and overseeing migration processes. Ideal candidates will have deep SharePoint expertise, experience with migration tools, and strong problem-solving skills. This position is based in Surrey, British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint Online environments.
• Familiarity with Bonzai Intranet architecture and its limitations.
• Hands-on experience in implementing PnP Modern Search solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing environment for migration requirements.
• Design new intranet architecture and governance.
• Create and manage the content migration process.

Skills

SharePoint Expertise

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Microsoft Certifications

Tools

SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)

ShareGate

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title:Solutions Architect – Intranet Cloud Modernization
Job ID:81951
Location:Surrey, British Columbia

What you will be doing:
Analysis

• Analysis of our existing 2016 environment providing cleanup guidance and migration timeline estimates

• Identifying native or open-source replacements for Bonzai webparts.

• Identify information architecture change requirements needed for both the new platform and consolidation of the two intranet sites.

• Identify complementary applications within the M365 platform that could be used to enhance user experience

• Gather requirements for the intranet search experience

• Gathering use case, lifecycle, and architecture requirements for our decision support tool catalogue with both the current and future state considerations.

• Creation and signoff of Requirements documentation

Design

• Development of a content migration strategy and future state governance

• Design of a high-level information architecture translating and flattening existing structures from pulse and management center to a single hub & spoke model

• Design the look, feel, and function of new intranet page templates including theming, webparts, configuration, and permissions

• Detail how integrations function, along with implementation plan

• Design of an enhanced search experience utilizing Aequos (PnP)

• Creation of wireframe prototype of the future state of the decision support tool catalogue

• Design of a content migration process utilizing Sharegate

• Creation and signoff of design documentation

Implementation & Testing

• Installation of identified open source webparts into the tenant

• Creation and configuration of the intranet framework including theming, templates, homepage, site structure, navigation, and permissions

• Implementation of identified integrations

• Creation of the enhanced search experience structure

• Creation of the decision support tool catalogue structure

• Overseeing, advising and troubleshooting the content migration process

• User Acceptance testing as required.

• Creation of Post-Implementation Governance and Sustainment Documentation

• Support and Knowledge transfer

What you must have:
SharePoint Expertise

• Deep experience with bothSharePoint 2016 (on-premises)andSharePoint Online (M365)environments.

• Familiarity withBonzai Intranetarchitecture and its limitations, especially in the context of Pulse and Management Centre deployments

• Understanding ofmodern SharePoint Online featuressuch as modern web parts, page layouts, and integration with Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Power Automate, and OneDrive

Migration Tools & Techniques

• Proficiency with tools likeSharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT),ShareGate, orSMAT (SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool)for content inventory, analysis, and migration

• Experience running and troubleshootingPowerShell migration scripts, including reruns and error handling for issues like permission resets, list view thresholds, and site locking

Customization & Compatibility

• Ability to assess and refactorcustom-developed solutions, including:

  • SharePoint Designer workflows

  • InfoPath forms

  • Custom CSS, master pages, and page layouts

  • Third-party web parts and Bonzai-specific components

• Knowledge ofmodern alternativesto Bonzai features in SharePoint Online

PnP Search & SPFx Development

• Hands-on experience implementingPnP Modern Searchsolutions, including configuration of search verticals, result sources, and custom templates.

• Proficiency in deployingopen-source SPFx web parts, especially those used for search, navigation, and content aggregation.

• Understanding ofReact,TypeScript, andPnPjslibraries for extending SharePoint Online functionality.

Experience & Project Background

• Intranet Modernization Projects

  • Prior involvement inenterprise-scale intranet modernizationor cloud transformation initiatives, ideally within healthcare or public sector environments.

  • Familiarity withdecommissioning legacy infrastructureand aligning with digital health strategies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Experience working withproject managers, business analysts, and communications teamsto ensure alignment on content strategy, governance, and user experience.

  • Ability to supportstakeholder engagement, including training, documentation, and change management.

• Security, Compliance & Governance

  • Understanding ofM365 compliance features, including data loss prevention, retention policies, and secure sharing.

  • Familiarity withinformation architecture best practicesto avoid communication silos and ensure content discoverability

Soft Skills & Certifications

• Strongproblem-solving and troubleshootingskills.

• Excellentdocumentation and communicationabilities.

• Relevant Microsoft Certificationsare advantageous.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com