Software Architect

Job description:

Scope of Work/Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include designing and developing SharePoint site templates, page templates, and custom web parts; integrating PoolParty taxonomy management for metadata tagging and semantic search; configuring AvePoint Cloud Governance for automated site provisioning and compliance; developing workflows and automation to enhance site functionality and usability; ensuring compatibility with the M365 ecosystem and adherence to security and governance policies; conducting functional testing, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), and addressing feedback; and providing technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer for ongoing maintenance.

Requirement and Qualification (Education & Work Experience)

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in Microsoft 365 development are preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Expert proficiency in backend Microsoft 365/SharePoint Online development, including SPFx, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph API.

1. SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for Backend Services: Experience writing robust Web Parts or Extensions, especially for backend services (e.g., consuming internal APIs, managing data transactions).
2. Microsoft Graph API: Advanced knowledge of utilizing Microsoft Graph for data manipulation, permission management, and content operations within SharePoint, Teams, and Azure services.
3. PowerShell/PnP PowerShell: Expertise in scripting M365 administration, deployment, and configuration tasks. The assignment will involve integration tasks with the AvePoint Cloud Governance platform and the PoolParty Taxonomy Management System.
4. Experience with PoolParty taxonomy management and AvePoint Cloud Governance.
5. Taxonomy Integration (PoolParty): Specific, demonstrable experience in experience with SharePoint Term Store and list/library metadata management, and conceptual understanding of taxonomies.
6. API Development & Consumption: Proven track record of designing, securing, and consuming complex internal and external services.
7. Data Modeling & Security: Expertise in handling sensitive data within M365, including proper data segregation, encryption at rest/in transit, and adherence to zero-trust principles.
8. AvePoint Cloud Governance: Experience utilizing, configuring, and extending AvePoint Cloud Governance (or any other advanced Microsoft 365 Governance tool) for site and workspace provisioning.
9. Microsoft Search: Deep understanding of Microsoft Search backend configuration.

Search-Driven UI Implementation: Ability to architect, lead design work, and implement custom and customizable page templates, search pages and web parts (using SPFx or other frameworks) that leverage refined queries and managed properties for content retrieval and discoverability.

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in Microsoft ecosystem development, with 3+ years focused on SharePoint/M365 backend integrations.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing complex system integrations and APIs.

Soft Skills

• Ability to translate previously identified business and functional needs into technical specifications.
• Strong consultative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in the financial services or international organization sectors.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid, requiring contractors to report onsite three times a week. If the user unit requires contractors to report to HQ for more than 3 days, compliance is mandatory.
• Work Schedule is from 8:00AM – 5:00PM Manila Time.

Job Type: Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pasig