SharePoint / Power Platform Lead Developer

Senior SharePoint / Power Platform Lead Developer

Client-South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT)

Location-Columbia, SC- HYBRID-One Day per month Onsite

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Hybrid - one day a month onsite
Candidate Location: No SC residency required. Open to NC & GA. (Must be willing to be onsite to Columbia, SC once per month and work EST hours).

This is a Senior SharePoint / Power Platform Lead Developer role where the client wants someone who can design, build, govern, automate, and support enterprise SharePoint solutions while leading business stakeholders through digital transformation projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A strong match would have:

• 5 10+ years SharePoint Online experience
• SharePoint Administrator + Developer background
• SPFx, React, TypeScript development experience
• Power Apps and Power Automate expertise
• Microsoft Graph and REST API integration experience
• Experience supporting enterprise or government environments- Mandatory
• Strong stakeholder communication skills
• Solution architecture and governance experience

SharePoint Admin
SharePoint development. Intimate working knowledge of SharePoint, cloud version. Ability to perform and understand site creations, permissions as well as the following:
1. SharePoint Platform & Architecture
Understands SharePoint Online architecture (sites, hubs, libraries)
Can design hub-and-spoke intranet models
Defines site vs. page vs. Teams vs. subsite use cases
Experience with site templates and provisioning strategies
Understands metadata, content types, and document management 2. Governance Alignment
Designs solutions using standard templates
Understands permission models (least privilege)
Incorporates site lifecycle and ownership planning
Avoids "one-off custom solutions
Documents solutions for long-term support 3. Modern Development
Experience with SharePoint Framework
Uses React / TypeScript for web parts
Builds reusable components (not single-use code)
Understands deployment, packaging, and versioning

4. Power Platform (PRIMARY DELIVERY MODEL)
Builds workflows using Power Automate
Creates business apps using Power Apps
Knows when to use Power Platform vs. SPFx
Experience replacing manual processes with automation 5. Integration & APIs
What to look for: Ability to connect systems and data
Uses REST APIs / Microsoft Graph
Integrates SharePoint with:
Teams
Outlook
External systems
Understands data flow between systems 6. Business Process & Workflow Thinking
Can translate business requirements into workflows
Improves efficiency (reduces manual steps)
Designs solutions for field users and non-technical staff
Understands cross-department use cases 7. Security & Compliance Awareness
Applies proper permission structures
Understands data sensitivity and access control
Avoids overexposed sharing
Aligns with Microsoft 365 security model 8. Sustainability & Supportability
Builds maintainable, documented solutions
Defines ownership and support, model
Avoids overly complex customizations
Plans for long-term platform evolution 9. UI/UX & Adoption
Designs intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
Understands modern SharePoint UX
Considers adoption for field staff
Improves navigation and usability 10. Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
Communicates clearly with non-technical staff
Works cross-functionally (IT, HR, Operations)
Facilitates requirements discussions
Explains technical trade-offs effectively Required Skills:
5+ years of experience with SharePoint Platform & Architecture
5+ years of Governance Alignment
5+ years of development experience with React or TypeScript
5+ years of experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
5+ years of experience with integration and API's (Rest API's, Microsoft Graph)
5+ years of experience in business processes - translating business requirements into workflows
5+ years of experience in security and compliance
5+ years of experience in UX/UI (SharePoint UX)