Senior Sharepoint Engineer/Power Platform Developer

Harvard Partners, LLP, Trusted Advisors to IT; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Partners, LLP, located in Boston, is seeking a SharePoint and Power Platform Developer to join their Enterprise Applications team. This role focuses on designing and maintaining scalable solutions using Microsoft technologies, including SharePoint Online and the Power Platform suite.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in computer science or a related field, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in various programming technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SharePoint Online and Power Platform development and administration.
• Proficient in JavaScript, XML, JSON, and related query languages.
• Experience with SQL Server and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SharePoint-based applications and custom solutions.
• Automate business processes using Power Automate.
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Provide Tier II support for SharePoint and Power Platform applications.

Skills

SharePoint Online

Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)

JavaScript

SQL Server

REST APIs

PowerShell scripting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SharePoint Designer

Visual Studio

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SharePoint and Power Platform Developer to join our Enterprise Applications team. This role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable solutions using Microsoft SharePoint Online and the Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). The ideal candidate will be passionate about solving business problems through technology and will work closely with stakeholders to deliver intuitive, role-based digital experiences.

Responsibilities

Application Development & Customization

• Design and develop SharePoint-based applications, workflows, and custom solutions using SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer, and Power Automate.
• Customize SharePoint solutions including sites, lists, libraries, web parts, workflows, and forms to meet business requirements.
• Design and build custom business applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) tailored to specific business needs.
• Develop responsive user interfaces and integrate with data sources such as Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and Dynamics 365.
• Create and maintain Power Pages for internal and external users, enabling secure access and public-facing portals.

Workflow Automation

• Automate business processes using Power Automate, including approval flows, notifications, and document routing.
• Implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for repetitive tasks and legacy system integration.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop interactive in-app dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Embed Power BI visuals into Power Apps and Power Pages for unified user experiences.

Administration and Support

• Provide Tier II support for SharePoint and Power Platform applications and resolve helpdesk tickets related to both the platforms.
• Administer SharePoint environments including site collection administration, user management, permission management, and content management.
• Monitor platform and application performances, identify bottlenecks, and optimize system performance and reliability.
• Configure and optimize SharePoint forms, web applications, service applications, and search settings.

Environment Strategy & DevOps

• Manage application lifecycles using CI/CD pipelines with tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Maintain development, testing, and production environments with proper release management protocols.

Collaboration

• Mentor junior developers and citizen developers on Power Platform best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Participate in code and design reviews, and help implement and adhere to technical standards across IT.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Work with and help direct outside consultants to deliver project work.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Stay current with SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform technologies, trends, best practices, updates, features, and community trends.
• Explore emerging technologies such as AI Builder, Power Virtual Agents, and Microsoft Fabric for future enhancements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience SharePoint Online, in Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) development and administration.
• Proficient in JavaScript, XML, JSON, and related query languages such as XPath and XQuery.
• Experience with SQL Server, REST APIs, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with SharePoint migrations and upgrades.
• Familiarity with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and Visual Studio.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred

• Microsoft certifications such as PL-900, Power Platform Functional Consultant, or Azure Developer Associate.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
• Prior experience integrating SharePoint with other Microsoft systems such as Dynamics 365.