M365 Platform Software Engineer

Outsource UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced engineer to manage M365 applications. This role involves designing and maintaining solutions that support business collaboration and productivity. Key qualifications include over 2 years of experience in M365 environments and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a contract of 6-12 months at the mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience managing M365 environments.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team and to meet planned deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft 365 solutions for productivity and collaboration.
• Ensure seamless integration, security, and performance of M365 applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

SharePoint

PowerShell scripting

Intune

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced engineer to manage our client's M365 application suite, providing the business with an effective and efficient collaboration platform for both internal users and external customers. This position plays a critical role in enabling efficient remote collaboration and supporting the organization’s digital communication strategy.

About the Role

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft 365 solutions to support the productivity and collaboration needs of the business, and play a critical role in ensuring seamless integration, security, and optimal performance of Microsoft 365 applications such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the tailored solutions are delivered in line with the needs of the business.
• Proactively recommend new working practices and adhere to current best practices.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and help drive productivity and efficiency across the organisation.

Qualifications

With over 2 years of experience in managing M365 environments, you should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong and demonstrable experience of working with cloud technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work successfully to planned deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• SharePoint
• Implement governance and data protection policies
• Teams
• Configuration and deployment
• User access management
• Device administration
• Communications administration
• Backup solutions
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
• Integrating M365 with other business applications
• Documenting system configurations and processes
• Maintaining compliance with organisational and industry standards
• Familiarity with endpoint management using Intune
• Security and compliance in cloud environments
• Data migration and integration projects
• Cloud-based backup solutions
• Awareness of Cyber Security approaches

Pay range and contract length

6-12 months contract

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting and Engineering Services