Subject Matter Expert (SME) Web Developer (SharePoint Platform Architect)

The SME - Web Developer is the organization's foremost technical authority and strategic advisor for the Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform ecosystem. This role is responsible for architecting enterprise-scale solutions, leading complex custom development efforts, and establishing the governance and strategy for the organization's knowledge management and collaboration platforms. They translate high-level business and mission objectives into a cohesive, secure, and scalable technical architecture. As the ultimate subject matter expert, they serve as the final authority on technical design and the highest escalation point for the most challenging issues, while providing expert guidance and mentorship to other developers, administrators, and senior stakeholders.

Typical Task List

Platform Strategy and Architecture:

• Lead sessions with senior leadership and key stakeholders to define the long-term strategic roadmap for the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms.

• Architect the enterprise information architecture, including the overall hub and site structure, content type-hub design, and managed metadata strategy.

• Design and champion the governance plan for the SharePoint environment, defining policies for site creation, permissions, external sharing, and lifecycle management.

• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies within the Microsoft 365 stack, providing recommendations on their adoption and integration.

Advanced Development and Integration:

• Spearhead the development of complex, mission-critical custom solutions using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Power Platform, and Azure Services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps).

• Architect and oversee the integration of SharePoint with external enterprise systems, line-of-business applications, and data sources via custom APIs and connectors.

• Pioneer the use of advanced platform capabilities, such as Microsoft Graph API, to create rich, personalized user experiences and cross-platform solutions.

Governance and Best Practices:

• Establish and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and a formal code review process for all custom SharePoint development.

• Create and manage a reusable code library and component framework to accelerate and standardize development across the organization.

• Define the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) process for deploying custom solutions from development to production environments.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

• Serve as the lead technical mentor for all web developers and SharePoint administrators, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• Act as the ultimate technical authority for resolving the most severe and complex platform-level issues, including performance degradation, security vulnerabilities, and major service outages.

• Brief senior leadership on platform capabilities, project statuses, and potential risks in clear, non-technical terms.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Experience:

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in enterprise application or web development.

• At least seven (7) years of this experience must be focused on architecting and leading the development of complex solutions on the Microsoft SharePoint platform.

• Proven experience defining governance and information architecture for a large, enterprise-scale SharePoint deployment.

• Demonstrated experience leading a development team and mentoring senior-level developers.

Certifications (Computing Environment - Desired):

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate (as a baseline)

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and modern client-side development (React, TypeScript).

• Expertise in architecting solutions with the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and integrating them with Azure services.

• Deep understanding of the Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.

• Authoritative knowledge of SharePoint governance, security, and information architecture principles.

• Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical executive audiences.