Cape Town City Centre: Senior Microsoft 365 Developer (CPT & DBN Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Developer to join our global SharePoint Consultancy team in Cape Town City Centre (CPT) and Durban North Business Park (DBN). As a key member of our team, you will design and deliver modern, business-focused solutions for clients using Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams, Power Platform, and Azure. You will work closely with clients to translate their business needs into clear specifications, shape solution architecture, and build high-quality solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and autonomy, and wants to make a visible impact across both client delivery and technical solution design.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that client expectations and deliverables are met on time and of high quality.
• Assist in day-to-day architecting and solution design.
• Act as a Technical Lead for regional projects and resolve technical issues that may arise during project execution.
• Consult with clients to determine Functional and Technical requirements and specifications.
• Compile Functional Specifications for all projects within region and ensure that these are discussed with the delivery team prior to development phase of the project.
• Assist the Development team in daily tasks and act as the final escalation point for project issues and support tickets within region.
• Mentor junior team members on solutions and best practices.
• Build modern SharePoint solutions using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), the latest HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks, and development tooling such as Visual Studio Code.
• Build integration components that connect Microsoft 365 and SharePoint solutions with back-end systems using REST, Microsoft Graph, and other modern API methodologies.
• Build AI-enabled solutions using Azure services and the Microsoft 365 Copilot ecosystem, including opportunities to design and extend Copilot agents.
• Always attend daily standup meetings and raise project issues and concerns with Project Manager.
• Assist with client support queries and provide professional feedback to clients when dealing with support requests.
• Ensure that daily timesheets are captured.
• Complete the necessary training assigned by Manager within the agreed timelines.
• In the event of absence, ensure that support and project handovers are done in full.

Requirements

• Extensive SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 knowledge is essential.
• 5 Years’ experience in the following technologies:
• SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Power Automate
• Azure
• Teams
• Visual Studio Code
• Power Automate (Microsoft Flow)
• Azure
• Teams
• Proficient in designing and building modern automation solutions using Power Automate, including cloud flows, approvals, and integrations across Microsoft 365.
• Be proficient in building modern web applications and client-side solutions using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Be proficient in configuring SharePoint using OOTB functionality.
• Be proficient in building and supporting modern SharePoint customisations, including SPFx web parts, extensions, forms, and user experiences.
• Understand the limitations and best practices of customizing SharePoint.
• Be familiar with the capabilities, constraints, and modernisation considerations of SharePoint Online and related Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience in developing websites and/or web applications.
• Solid understanding of navigation and GUI for maximizing usability.
• Ability to deliver seamless integration across SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Azure, and external services.
• REST API and Microsoft Graph knowledge and integration experience.
• Ability to understand the strengths and limitations of out-of-the-box Microsoft 365 capabilities and when custom development is appropriate.

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are required for this role.