SharePoint Technical Lead

Job#: 3018527

Our client is seeking a Senior SharePoint Developer to serve as the Technical Lead for the next phase of The Hub
. This role is designed to bridge a specific technical expertise gap within an established team. The successful candidate will architect the interaction between major hub sites and implement data‑driven, personalized user experiences.

This position provides high‑level technical expertise and recommendations but functions under the direction of the Senior Director of Knowledge Management
, who maintains final approval on all architectural and design decisions.

• Cross‑Hub Architectural Management:
  Design and optimize the interaction between the Student Hub and Staff Hub to ensure seamless navigation, unified search, and distinct digital environments for different user types.
• Metadata‑Driven Personalization:
  Leverage back‑end metadata and the SharePoint User Profile Service to drive “Audience Targeting.” This includes exposing specific news and resources based on staff/student roles, school sites, or grade levels.
• Complex Process Automation: (Priority 1) Redesign and implement enterprise‑level Power Automate approval flows to standardize district‑wide administrative and content‑publishing workflows.
• UX Analysis & Heatmapping:
  Implement and manage Microsoft Clarity to monitor user behavior via heatmaps and session recordings. Use this data to recommend and implement iterative UI/UX improvements.
• Standardization & Site Templating:
  Develop reusable site templates and “blueprints” for school and department sites to ensure a consistent district‑wide look and feel. This includes automating the application of these templates during site provisioning.
• Custom Widget Development:
  Build and maintain custom SharePoint widgets and app embeds using modern web frameworks (SPFx).
• Governance & Security Architecture:
  Manage the district’s permission architecture and access security. Automate site access using Azure AD/Dynamic 365 Groups and scripts for standardized settings.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  6–8 years in software development or IT architecture, with a minimum of 4 years specialized in SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
• Intranet Leadership:
  Proven track record of providing technical direction for at least one large‑scale (1,000+ users) SharePoint intranet deployment.
• Automation Mastery:
  Expert proficiency in Power Automate and Power Apps, specifically for multi‑stage approval processes.
• Administrative Expertise:
  Experience acting as a SharePoint and Group Administrator, with a deep understanding of Azure AD integration and metadata service management.
• Data Services:
  Familiarity with the Microsoft Graph API and integrating disparate data sources to drive SharePoint content.

• Location:
  
  Daily in‑person work in Detroit is required.
• Equipment:
  The client provides a dedicated workspace, laptop, and all necessary enterprise application access.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 + months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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