Technical Lead-Cloud & M365

Milliman; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 109,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Lead to join their innovative IT team. This remote role emphasizes hands-on development, requiring expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure. The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives while actively coding, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Responsibilities include developing scalable applications, guiding the team through best practices, and ensuring high-quality solutions. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is designed for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Discretionary Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of development experience across Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams while engaging in coding.

Responsibilities

• Participate in sprints and contribute 80% of time to development tasks.
• Guide the development team and perform code reviews.

Skills

C#

Azure

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power Platform

React

APIs Development

DevOps

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

PowerShell

PnP JS

Microsoft Graph API

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Milliman, Global Corporate Services (GCS) is looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead to join the GCS IT team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in cloud development, with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure cloud technologies. This role requires a strong technical leader who is proficient in coding and willing to contribute 80% of their time to development while providing technical guidance to the team. The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx), React (or other front-end frameworks), Power Platform, APIs development, cloud-native best practices, and DevOps processes to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hands-On Development:

• Actively participate in sprints and contribute 80% of the time to development tasks
• Develop and maintain scalable applications using C#, SPFx, Power Platform, React (or framework of choice), Microsoft Graph API, PnP JS, PowerShell, SharePoint REST and custom APIs.
• Develop and optimize Azure Functions, Web APIs, Runbooks and cloud-native solutions.
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment. Ensure that all solutions are robust, reliable, and secure.

Technical Leadership:

• Guide the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and best practices.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and maintainability principles. Provide guidance to the team in writing high-quality, and scalable code through technical sessions and documentation.
• Provide technical assistance and hands-on support in troubleshooting complex issues, ensuring timely resolution of development roadblocks.

Agile Practices, DevOps & Continuous Innovation:

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies, integrating them into development workflows to drive continuous innovation and improve team productivity. Explore and identify opportunities to integrate AI and intelligent features into solutions.
• Collaborate closely with team members within an Agile framework, actively participating in sprint planning, assisting in defining acceptance criteria, identifying any technical dependencies, and effectively sizing user stories to ensure clear requirements and alignment with sprint goals.
• Utilize Azure DevOps and GitHub to plan, track, and document work, ensuring transparency and effective project coordination.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on development experience across Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Platform. Proven ability to lead technical teams while actively engaging in coding to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Azure services, and Power Platform. Skilled in coding languages such as C#/Python, React/Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and PowerShell.
• Expertise in API integration using Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and PnP JS, enabling seamless data access and interaction across Microsoft 365 services and custom solutions.
• Working knowledge of GitHub and Azure DevOps tools for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with Azure AI services, including Generative AI (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI) to enhance solution capabilities with intelligent features.
• Microsoft certifications related to Azure.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering complex cloud-based solutions.

LOCATION:

This is a remote role. This job posting is expected to close on May 30th, 2025.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this role is $109,000 - $222,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work.
  • Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year.
  • Employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits including Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

ABOUT MILLIMAN:

Independent for over 77 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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