Frontend SharePoint Developer

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Frontend SharePoint Developer/Designer

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Frontend Sharepoint Developer/Designer to work on leading-edge technology products. The successful candidate for this full-time position will be a part of a highly motivated and highly technical work environment that feeds off the collective energy of a team-oriented workplace.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Schedule: Hybrid; 2 days remote


Description
We are seeking an experienced Front-End SharePoint Designer to revitalize our existing SharePoint 201+ (on-premises) environment. This role focuses on enhancing the user interface, improving search functionality, introducing new features, and providing strategic guidance to optimize SharePoint usage across the organization.

Responsibilities.
· U UI/UX Redesign & Branding
Redesign and modernize the SharePoint 201+ user interface to align with current design standards.
Implement responsive, mobile-friendly layouts using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Develop custom themes, master pages, and page layouts to ensure a cohesive and branded user experience.
Utilize SharePoint Designer and SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for customization and branding.

· Enhanced Search Functionality
Optimize SharePoint search capabilities to improve content discoverability at both the page and global site levels.
Implement refiners, metadata tagging, and custom search results pages.
Integrate Microsoft Search and other relevant tools to enhance search performance.

· Feature Enhancement & User Experience
Identify and introduce new SharePoint features or functionalities that benefit end-users.
Develop and deploy custom web parts, workflows, and forms using SPFx, Power Automate, and SharePoint Designer.
Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met across all SharePoint sites.

· Strategic Guidance & Best Practices
Provide recommendations on best practices for SharePoint 201+ deployment and usage.
Offer guidance on governance, security, and compliance within the SharePoint environment.
Assist in planning for the adoption of SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE), including content understanding and AI-driven capabilities.

Basic Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in SharePoint design and development, with a strong portfolio of front-end customizations.
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
Experience with SharePoint Designer, SPFx
Solid understanding of SharePoint 201+/SE architecture, including lists, libraries, content types, and permissions.
Experience in implementing and customizing SharePoint search functionalities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders and end-users effectively

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SharePoint SE and AI-based content services.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem and integration with SharePoint.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design principles.
SharePoint certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Developer Associate) are a plus



About The Client
Aversan recruits top professional talent in the industry, providing quality software, hardware and systems engineering solutions for a variety of industries and applications. Upon reviewing each candidate's information, Aversan will only contact eligible individuals for the above-mentioned positions.
 
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