Microsoft SharePoint Engineer

ITnova; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Jersey City is seeking a highly qualified Microsoft SharePoint Engineer. This hybrid role involves architecture, design, and ongoing development for SharePoint-based tools and intranet. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in SharePoint design, strong UX/UI skills, and proficiency with Power Platform tools. This full-time position promises collaboration and engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience with SharePoint Online design and development.
• Proficiency in administering SharePoint environments.
• Strong attention to detail and user-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with SPFX, PowerShell and admin tools.
• Strong UX/UI understanding for internal portals.
• Experience with Office 365 tools (Word/Excel/Visio).
• Detail-oriented with user-focused design mindset.
• Balance technical dev with communication and visuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect user-friendly SharePoint environments.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint Online intranet pages.
• Administer user access and permissions in SharePoint.
• Apply UX/UI design to improve portals’ usability.
• Collaborate to translate information into accessible content.
• Develop templates, web parts, layouts using SPFX and related tech.
• Design and develop new apps/workflows in SharePoint Online and Power Platform.
• Maintain internal platforms including the EOL SharePoint intranet.
• Manage user access, permissions, and auditability.
• Support migrations, performance tuning, and security compliance.
• Maintain SP/Office 365 apps, SPFX, Designer workflows, PowerShell, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Infowise forms.
• Assist with ticket resolution as part of Engineering Application Support.

Skills

SharePoint site design

UX/UI principles

Collaboration skills

Microsoft Office 365

Front-end design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint Framework (SPFX)

PowerShell

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

ITnova is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a hybrid on-site/off-site Microsoft SharePoint Engineer position. The consultant will serve as a SharePoint SME and be responsible for the architecture, design, and ongoing development of the department’s intranet and internal SharePoint-based tools, including EOL (Engineering Online). The position requires advanced skills in SharePoint site and content architecture, front-end design, user experience (UX/UI), and governance. Knowledge of Power Platform tools—Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI—is desirable.

Responsibilities

• SharePoint Architecture and Design: Architect intuitive, user-friendly SharePoint environments with clear navigation, branding, metadata models, and permissions.
• Organize and structure content to promote ease of use, searchability, and alignment with operational workflows.
• Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint Online intranet pages, libraries, and tools used across the Engineering Department.
• Apply UX/UI design principles to enhance usability and visual appeal of SharePoint portals.
• Collaborate with communications and process teams to translate information into accessible and well-structured SharePoint content.
• Develop custom site templates, web parts, and layouts using SharePoint Framework (SPFX) and other supported technologies.
• Architect, design, and develop new applications and workflows in SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages.
• Update and maintain internal Engineering platforms including the EOL (Engineering Online) SharePoint intranet portal.
• Administer user access and permissions within SharePoint Online, ensuring role-based controls and auditability.
• Maintain and support SharePoint libraries, site collections, and workflows including migration and optimization tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform updates, and ensure system performance and security compliance.
• Administer, support, and enhance existing SharePoint/Office 365 applications and workflows, including SPFX apps, SharePoint Designer workflows, PowerShell scripts, Power Apps, Power Automate flows, Power BI reports, and Infowise Forms and Actions.
• Assist with ticket resolution as part of the Engineering Application Support Hotline.

Required Education, Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience with SharePoint Online site design, development, and architecture.
• Proven experience developing and supporting SharePoint intranet sites, including navigation, layouts, templates, metadata, and permissions.
• Proficiency with SharePoint Framework (SPFX), PowerShell, and SharePoint administration tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of UX/UI principles for internal portals and digital communications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong attention to detail and a user-focused mindset in designing and implementing content solutions.
• Ability to balance technical development with communication and visual presentation needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Technical Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Familiarity with legacy systems such as OpenText and SharePoint Designer workflows.
• Experience working with branding, content strategy, or digital communications in an internal or intranet environment.
• Experience working with public agencies, utilities, or other large organizations with formal content governance.
• Process Automation and Business Intelligence, automation through Power Automate workflows. Experience with Power Apps to supplement SharePoint tools.
• It is highly desirable that candidates provide examples of previous SharePoint work, such as intranet site designs, workflows, templates or other relevant projects, to demonstrate their expertise in SharePoint architecture, development, and UX/UI design.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Development

Industries

• Software Development