Microsoft 365 Platform Developer

Role

Title:

Microsoft 365 Platform Developer

Location:

Hybrid / Remote (Ottawa region preferred)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000

Role Purpose

The Microsoft 365 Platform Lead is responsible for owning, administering, and evolving the organizations Microsoft 365 environment. This role combines IT administration, collaboration platform design, SharePoint architecture, Power Platform enablement, analytics, and user support.

The successful candidate will act as the internal expert and platform owner for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and the Power Platform, ensuring the ecosystem is secure, usable, scalable, and actively adopted across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Microsoft Teams & Collaboration Design
• Design and deploy Microsoft Teams environments for projects, programs, and communities of practice
• Configure channels, tabs, apps, and integrations to improve discoverability and usability
• Establish naming conventions, templates, and standards
• Support advanced meeting and collaboration use cases
• Support advanced meeting and collaboration use cases

SharePoint Online Architecture & Customization

• Design and build SharePoint Online sites, hubs, and pages that function as internal microsites and knowledge hubs
• Implement information architecture, metadata, document libraries, and permissions
• Be a Power User of Microsoft Lists and Leverage it for workflows
• Customize SharePoint using modern web parts, JSON formatting, Power Apps, and Power Automate
• Integrate SharePoint sites seamlessly into Microsoft Teams
• Apply branding and navigation within governance guidelines
• Leverage SPFx selectively when native functionality is insufficient

Power Platform & Analytics

• Build and publish Power BI dashboards and reports
• Connect Power BI to SharePoint, Excel, Dataverse, and other enterprise data sources
• Embed dashboards into Teams and Share Point
• Create Power Automate workflows for approvals, notifications, and process automation
• Develop lightweight Power Apps for forms and structured data capture
• Use Microsoft Lists to track work, risks, actions, and stakeholders

Enablement, Governance & Adoption

• Develop templates, standards, and best practices for Microsoft 365 usage
• Train and enable users to use tools effectively and consistently
• Balance flexibility with enterprise governance and security requirements
• Reduce dependency on external consultants through internal capability building

Microsoft 365 Administration & IT Support

• Administer the Microsoft 365 tenant, including user accounts, licensing, and access management
• Manage Entra  (Azure AD), security groups, permissions, and role-based access
• Configure and maintain Teams and SharePoint Admin Centers
• Support users with access, permissions, sync, and collaboration issues
• Partner with security and IT stakeholders on conditional access, compliance, and governance
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and act as escalation point for Microsoft 365-related issues

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience deploying and administering Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and the Power Platform
• Experience supporting users and resolving real-world collaboration and access issues
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable Microsoft 365 solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online (modern experience)
• Strong understanding of permissions, governance, and information architecture
• Power BI report and dashboard development experience
• Power Automate and Power Apps (power user level)
• Familiarity with Entra  (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 Admin Center
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgment

Education & Certifications

• Diploma or degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Technology Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft certifications are highly preferred but not mandatory, including:
• Microsoft 365 Certified:
  Teams Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified:
  Enterprise Administrator Associate
• Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)

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