What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - SharePoint / Power Platform position at Ekman Associates, Inc.?
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Title: Architect - SharePoint / Power Platform
Location: Remote / Ability to work East Coast Time Zone
Ekman Associates is a management consulting firm that specializes in developing business, digital, and technology strategy, delivering solutions, and addressing human resource demands.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive SharePoint / Power Platform Architect to lead the design, development, and management of custom solutions built on Microsoft 365 technologies. This role demands deep technical expertise in SharePoint Online, PowerApps, Power Automate, and related Microsoft 365 services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecting end-to-end business solutions, overseeing SharePoint migrations, and building AI-enhanced tools such as Copilot within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
Title: Architect - SharePoint / Power Platform
Location: Remote / Ability to work East Coast Time Zone
Ekman Associates is a management consulting firm that specializes in developing business, digital, and technology strategy, delivering solutions, and addressing human resource demands.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive SharePoint / Power Platform Architect to lead the design, development, and management of custom solutions built on Microsoft 365 technologies. This role demands deep technical expertise in SharePoint Online, PowerApps, Power Automate, and related Microsoft 365 services.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecting end-to-end business solutions, overseeing SharePoint migrations, and building AI-enhanced tools such as Copilot within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support for custom SharePoint/Power Platform applications in Agile environments.
- Architect, design, and develop business-critical applications using Microsoft PowerApps, Power Automate, and SharePoint Online (SPO).
- Integrate Power Platform apps with Microsoft 365 services and external systems using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, and SPFx.
- Provide support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for SharePoint and Power Platform applications, including end-user support and bug fixes.
- Manage SharePoint Online migrations, ensuring preservation of customizations, data integrity, and user permissions.
- Utilize tools like Sharegate for efficient SharePoint list, site, and data migrations.
- Customize and optimize SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, pages, and workflows according to business needs.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and user-friendly solutions.
- Design, develop, and manage AI-powered Copilot experiences using Copilot Studio in Microsoft 365.
- Govern and enforce best practices for Power Platform and SharePoint Online, including security, compliance, and performance optimization.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all applications, customizations, configurations, and migration activities.
- Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for SharePoint and Azure administration.
- Monitor app performance and implement recommendations to improve functionality, scalability, and user experience.
- Provide accurate time and effort estimates for development and project tasks.
- B.S./B.A. degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- 10 years' experience leading infrastructure focused projects.
- Microsoft certifications in Power Platform and/or SharePoint.
- Experience with enterprise-scale SharePoint migrations and governance.
- Familiarity with Azure services, Power BI, or Dataverse is a plus.
- Proven experience architecting and implementing solutions using PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of SPFx, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and Microsoft Graph.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Proficient in tools like Sharegate for SharePoint migration.
- Familiarity with governance, compliance, and security practices for Power Platform and SPO.
- Experience in designing and deploying AI-based Copilot solutions using Copilot Studio is a strong plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile development environments.
- Strong documentation and project management skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks and projects and forecast upcoming project needs.
- Excellent organization and communication skills, as well as strong and consistent attention to detail.
- Results-oriented with initiative to work until job is complete.
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