SharePoint Application Developer Lead

Overview

The SharePoint Application Development Lead will provide comprehensive oversight for the modernization, migration, and redevelopment of seven critical business applications currently hosted on SharePoint Server SE, as the program undertakes a transition to SharePoint Online. This modernization effort encompasses several applications featuring custom JavaScript and React components, as well as complex API integrations, each of which must be thoroughly assessed and either updated, rebuilt, or re-architected to align with the SharePoint Online cloud environment.

In this capacity, the Development Lead will be responsible for leading the technical design process, orchestrating the complete redevelopment of application solutions, and establishing robust patterns for system integration. The individual will supervise a dedicated, agile development team—comprising at minimum one specialist SharePoint developer—and will serve as the primary technical interface for client stakeholders, ensuring all modernization activities are aligned with client objectives and requirements.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end redevelopment and migration of seven legacy SharePoint applications to SharePoint Online.
• Evaluate and redesign information architecture to align with modern SharePoint Online design patterns and user experience standards.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of custom components, including React-based interfaces and API-driven integrations.
• Provide project and product leadership, managing priorities, schedules, and expectations across internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Assess modernization options and recommend use of Power Platform components where appropriate (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Ensure solutions follow Microsoft 365 best practices, governance, security standards, and modern cloud development patterns.
• Translate UI/UX concepts into functional, scalable applications.
• Write clean, well-structured, maintainable code and review code produced by team members.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure reliable functionality after migration.
• Document architectures, configurations, workflows, and application logic to support long-term maintenance.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, SharePoint Online capabilities, Power Platform enhancements, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in web application or SharePoint development.
• Strong experience with SharePoint Online and SharePoint SE, including migration or modernization work.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Proficiency in modern front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Familiarity with building and consuming APIs (REST required; RPC optional).
• Experience integrating custom components with enterprise systems via APIs.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, source control, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to redesign information architecture and translate UX wireframes into functional interfaces.
• Experience providing technical direction to junior developers or small teams.
• Top Secret SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of cloud governance, workflows, and secure application patterns within Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of modern authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth, Graph API).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with database integration or Dataverse modeling.
• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks and libraries beyond React.

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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