Senior Web Developer (SharePoint Architecture & Development Focus)

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa Hunt is seeking a Senior Web Developer focused on SharePoint Architecture and Development. You will architect enterprise SharePoint solutions, design information architecture, and lead the full development lifecycle from requirements to governance.

You will drive SPFx custom development with React/TypeScript, build Power Platform automations, and integrate with Microsoft 365 services while guiding a team of developers and providing Tier 3 support.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in application or web development.
• At least 5 years of architecting and developing custom SharePoint solutions (SharePoint Online preferred).
• Certifications in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise SharePoint information architecture and governance.
• Lead SPFx development of custom web parts and extensions using React and TypeScript.
• Develop automated Power Platform workflows and integrations with external systems.

Skills

SPFx

React

TypeScript

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Microsoft Graph

SharePoint Online

Education

Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Tools

PnP PowerShell

REST APIs

Job description

Senior Web Developer (SharePoint Architecture & Development Focus)

1. Labor Category Description

The Senior Web Developer is a subject matter expert (SME) and lead technical authority for designing, developing, and architecting enterprise-level solutions within the Microsoft 365 and SharePoint ecosystem. This role is responsible for translating complex business and knowledge management requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performance technical solutions. The Senior Developer leads the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architectural design to custom development, deployment, and governance. They provide technical leadership and mentorship to other developers, establish development best practices, and serve as the final escalation point for the most challenging technical issues related to the SharePoint platform and its custom applications.

2. Typical Task List

SharePoint Architecture and Solution Design:
Architect and design the overall information architecture for the enterprise SharePoint environment, including hub site structures, site collection strategies, and governance policies.

Lead the design of complex, custom business applications using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), and Azure services.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to extend the capabilities of the SharePoint platform and improve business processes.
Develop and enforce development standards, best practices, and code review processes for the team.

Advanced Custom Development:
Lead the hands‑on development of custom, complex SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts and extensions using React, TypeScript, and other modern web technologies.

Develop sophisticated automated workflows and applications using the Power Platform, including custom connectors and integrations with external systems and APIs.
Integrate SharePoint solutions with other Microsoft 365 services (e.g., Teams, Power BI) and enterprise line-of-business applications.
Write and maintain custom scripts (e.g., PowerShell with PnP) for automating administrative tasks, site provisioning, and large-scale content migrations.

Knowledge Management and Strategy:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and implement the organization’s knowledge management strategy within the SharePoint platform.
Design and configure advanced SharePoint Search solutions, including custom result sources and refiners, to optimize content discoverability across the enterprise.
Lead large-scale content migration projects, developing the strategy and tools to move data from legacy systems to SharePoint Online.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:
Serve as the lead developer and technical mentor for a team of journeyman developers and site administrators.
Provide expert-level Tier 3 support, diagnosing and resolving the most complex issues related to custom code, system performance, and platform integrations.
Act as the primary technical liaison with other IT teams (e.g., security, network, database) to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and well-integrated.

3. Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Experience

A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in application or web development.
At least five (5) years of this experience must be focused on architecting and developing custom solutions for Microsoft SharePoint (with a strong preference for SharePoint Online).
Proven experience leading development projects and mentoring junior developers.

Certifications (Computing Environment - Desired):
Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate - Highly Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW Security Clearance

Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency in developing custom solutions using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), React, and TypeScript.
Expertise in the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), including building complex flows and canvas apps.
Strong proficiency with front-end web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Advanced scripting skills with PowerShell (particularly PnP PowerShell).
In-depth knowledge of SharePoint information architecture, security models, and application lifecycle management.
Experience with REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, and integrating with external data sources.

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