SharePoint Engineer/Developer

DXC Technology Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a SharePoint Technical Support Specialist responsible for ensuring system availability, providing support, and managing SharePoint solutions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical skills in Microsoft technologies and be able to work under pressure while mentoring junior staff. The company fosters an inclusive environment with a focus on flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain Security Clearance.
• Willing to work outside of normal hours and on standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Microsoft SharePoint applications.
• Ensure system availability through proactive engineering.
• Liaise with IT teams for problem resolution.

Skills

Microsoft web stack solutions

Microsoft Operating Systems

PowerShell scripting

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Computer networking

Problem solving under pressure

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

Job Description:

Overall Role Purpose

Provide Microsoft SharePoint technical support and advice ensuring applications are kept running. Provide support and advice for new projects.

This role requires individual to hold Security Clearance or be able to obtain. You will be a British Citizen with no other citizenships who has been based in the UK for the last 5 years.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Working proactively to ensure incidents and problems do not occur through system availability engineering.

• Perform project work for Microsoft SharePoint and related technologies.

• Raise and progress change requests.

• Liaise with various multi-disciplined IT support teams to ensure timely resolution of mission critical service outages.

• Liaise with 3rd party vendors for problem resolution.

• Participate in the operational readiness review process and assume responsibilities for ensuring a smooth transition for relevant projects from development to production.

• Perform upgrade and patching activities.

• Willing to take part on ‘standby and call out’ rota and willing to work outside of normal working hours.

Typical Outputs and Deliverables

• Management and build of SharePoint solutions.

• Work to SLA thresholds for incidents and problems.

• Self-development through proactive training.

• Migration of SharePoint data.

• Adhering to internal business processes.

Key Attributes

• Excellent understanding of Microsoft web stack solutions including SharePoint, M365, IIS and related technologies.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems.

• Excellent knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation including PnP PowerShell.

• An understanding of web technology languages such ad HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

• An understanding of computer networking.

• Ability to problem solve in complex scenarios under pressure.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willing to mentor junior staff.

• Actively seeks out and learns new technology skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Knowledge of SharePoint data migration techniques.

• Knowledge of M365 Power Platform

• Knowledge of related technologies such as SSL, Nintex and site design.

• Knowledge ofMicrosoft Azure.

• An understanding of Active directory

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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