Senior SharePoint Developer

PBT Group; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Senior SharePoint Developer in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in SharePoint Online development, including modern techniques and Power Platform expertise. This hybrid role requires a self-driven developer capable of supporting business process automation and digital transformation initiatives, while engaging with stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in SharePoint and Power Platform development.
• Deep expertise in modern SharePoint Online development.
• Hands-on experience with Power Apps and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom SPFx web parts and extensions using React and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain Power Apps and design Power Automate flows.
• Contribute to scalable, secure solution designs aligned to platform standards.

Skills

SharePoint Online

SPFx (React + TypeScript)

Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven)

Power Automate

Microsoft Graph API

PnP JS / PnP PowerShell

Git / Azure DevOps

HTML / CSS / JavaScript

TypeScript

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Senior SharePoint Developer job vacancy in Johannesburg.

PBT Group is looking for a highly skilled Senior SharePoint Developer to join our client team within the Strategic Transformation & Compliance domain.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern SharePoint Online development (SPFx, React, TypeScript) and hands‑on experience with the Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate). This is a hybrid role based in Johannesburg (2–3 days on‑site per week).

We are targeting a strong, self‑driven developer with 5+ years of relevant experience who can hit the ground running and support a range of business process automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

SharePoint & SPFx Development

• Develop and maintain custom SPFx web parts and extensions using React and TypeScript.
• Apply responsive, accessible UI design using Fluent UI or Material UI.
• Integrate with Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and external systems.
• Maintain SharePoint Online structures: lists, libraries, permissions, and site architecture.
• Leverage PnP JS, PnP PowerShell, and REST APIs for provisioning and automation.

Power Platform Development

• Build and maintain Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑Driven).
• Design Power Automate flows for notifications, approvals, and integrations.
• Connect to SharePoint, SQL, Dataverse, and third‑party APIs.
• Implement app governance: security roles, validation, and exception handling.

Architecture & Governance

• Contribute to scalable, secure solution designs aligned to platform standards.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks (e.g., DLP, environments).
• Participate in documentation, code reviews, and release planning.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business users to understand and refine requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and user‑friendly apps.
• Mentor junior developers and support agile team ceremonies.

Required Technical Skills

• SharePoint Online – Expert (site architecture, permissions, content types)
• SPFx (React + TypeScript) – Expert (custom web parts, extensions, deployment)
• Power Apps (Canvas & Model‑driven) – Advanced (UX, connectors, business logic)
• Power Automate – Advanced (complex flows, approvals, system integration)
• Microsoft Graph API – Intermediate (user profiles, calendar integration)
• PnP JS / PnP PowerShell – Advanced (automation, provisioning)
• Git / Azure DevOps – Intermediate (version control, CI/CD pipelines)
• HTML / CSS / JavaScript – Advanced (UI/UX development)
• TypeScript – Advanced (strong typing, modular code)
• Agile / Scrum – Familiar (sprint planning, stand‑ups)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications (PL-400, MS-600, PL-200) would be a strong advantage.

Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with solid stakeholder management skills.
• Passionate about clean code and performance.
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.