SharePoint Developer

Location: Manchester, England, gb

Company Description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: April 2027 / 6-month contract
Work Set Up: Onsite (5 days per week in office)
Clearance Required: BPSS

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a skilled SharePoint SME / 3rd Line Technical Specialist to support and evolve their SharePoint estate across on-premises and Microsoft 365 platforms. This is a hands-on role requiring strong expertise in SharePoint upgrades, administration, development, platform performance, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Act as 3rd line escalation for complex SharePoint issues.
• Lead SharePoint 2019 to Subscription Edition (SE) upgrades.
• Manage and support SharePoint Online within Microsoft 365.
• Support and evolve the SharePoint estate across on-premises and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Perform hands-on SharePoint administration and development.
• Ensure SharePoint platform performance, security, and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical SharePoint issues.
• Support the ongoing technical evolution and stability of the SharePoint environment.
• Work with Microsoft 365 technologies and related platforms where required.
• Apply appropriate technical practices to maintain a secure, reliable, and high-performing SharePoint estate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise as a SharePoint SME or 3rd Line Technical Specialist.
• Bring substantial experience with SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE).
• Possess strong knowledge of SharePoint Online within Microsoft 365.
• Show proven experience leading or supporting SharePoint upgrades, particularly from SharePoint 2019 to Subscription Edition.
• Demonstrate practical experience in SharePoint administration and development.
• Bring experience providing 3rd line technical support and resolving complex SharePoint issues.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining SharePoint platform performance, security, and reliability.
• Experience with the wider Microsoft 365 stack, including OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange Online, is desirable.
• Familiarity with Power Platform technologies, including Power Automate and Power Apps, is advantageous.
• Exposure to Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities would be beneficial.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102) certification is preferred.
• Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification is preferred.
• Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) certification is preferred.
• Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certification is preferred.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.