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What does a Sharepoint developer do?

A SharePoint developer is in charge of customising SharePoint, as per the company’s user needs. SharePoint is a document management and storage tool and is widely used across various industries. Being a system that seamlessly integrates with Microsoft, SharePoint developers are in demand for building reliable, functional, and scalable web application development solutions. The SharePoint developer job includes writing and maintaining codes, debugging, and coordinating with other departments of the organisation.

You might hire a SharePoint develop to: 

  • Configure SharePoint systems as per the user’s needs
  • Ensure that the SharePoint development is done in a way that is feasible, scalable and reliable
  • Troubleshoot and fix bugs and glitches for a seamless web interface
  • Coordinate and report to senior SharePoint developers about the progress of a project
  • Enhance the user experience by sticking to the brief as a SharePoint web designer and developer

Job Description: Template

We take immense pride in delivering high-quality scalable and design-oriented web application systems at [Company X]. We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint developer to enable us to create customised SharePoint websites for our clients. The ideal candidate must have expert-level knowledge of SharePoint and all its related tools. From building superior frameworks to training the users about how it works, the SharePoint developer will have hands-on involvement in the complete lifecycle of the web application. The SharePoint expert in question must have a strategic frame of mind to execute the entire functionality requirement of the project. Proficiency in frontend programming languages is a must, to navigate through the SharePoint developer job role.

Objectives of this role

  • Design, customise and execute exceptional SharePoint-developed websites as per the user needs and requirements
  • Set tasks and benchmarks and meet these development goals for web application projects as a SharePoint developer
  • Solve complex software issues with ease while integrating the projects with MS Office
  • Improve the overall business process and operational level functioning of an organisation using SharePoint expertise
  • Work towards the goals of curating a smooth and impressive user interface, whether for internal reasons or clients

Responsibilities

  • Create custom designs and intranets for the user as per the basic needs
  • Develop and design brand-new web components using c#, XML, SQL and similar tools
  • Update and sustain the SharePoint development areas for web applications
  • Collaborate with the design team to review the brief and ensure that SharePoint development takes place as per the schedule and stated process
  • Train staff and end users about the interface and system

Required skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field
  • Prior experience working as a SharePoint developer
  • Expertise in C#, SQL and .NET frameworks
  • Knowledge in JavaScript
  • Problem-management and critical and strategic thinking abilities

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Proficiency in coding
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated approach to work
  • Previous experience in client management, particularly in the areas of data flow and migration
  • Understanding of UI/UX