Architect, SharePoint

Job Title:  Architect, SharePoint

Department:  Information Technology

Location:  Remote

About Acrisure

Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more.

Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and have grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary:

As a member of our Infrastructure Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, responsible for designing and delivering tailored SharePoint solutions that meet the unique needs of our business units and stakeholders. This position requires expert-level technical knowledge of SharePoint technologies, coupled with strong collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders, understand their requirements, and provide innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of architecting and implementing complex SharePoint projects, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of SharePoint solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our business units and stakeholders.
• Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, understanding their business processes and requirements to provide expert advice and guidance on leveraging SharePoint capabilities effectively.
• Define and implement SharePoint governance policies and best practices, including records management strategies leveraging SharePoint features like Content Types, Information Management Policies, and Document Sets.
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of SharePoint technologies, including SharePoint Online (Office 365), SharePoint Server, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), SharePoint Designer, and related tools and services.
• Develop custom SharePoint solutions using various development approaches, such as client-side scripting (JavaScript/TypeScript), server-side coding (.NET), and SharePoint add-ins/apps.
• Lead integration efforts with other systems and platforms, as well as plan and execute SharePoint migration projects from legacy systems to modern SharePoint environments.
• Customize and configure Microsoft Search to improve search results accuracy, relevance, and user experience using content from various data sources, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, and third-party applications.
• Define and implement SharePoint governance policies, best practices, and standards to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of SharePoint solutions.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, design documents, configuration guides, and deployment instructions.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of SharePoint architecture, configuration, administration, development, and customization capabilities including but not limited to...
• Expert with SharePoint features such as Modern Pages, Web Parts, Search, Taxonomy, Metadata, User Profiles, Master Pages, etc.
• Strong capabilities with modern workflows (Power Automate)
• Strong experience with Information Rights Management
• Strong experience with M365/SharePoint Records Management
• Strong experience with PowerBI (ties into Records Management)
• Expert working with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Online PowerShell
• Expert with SharePoint at a large enterprise scale.
• Strong experience with enterprise search
• Strong experience with content management aspects of SharePoint, style sheets, master pages, etc.
• Spearhead designing integration efforts with other systems and platforms, employing migration tools like ShareGate, Metalogix, or AvePoint to ensure seamless data migration and interoperability.
• Strong focus on engaging with business units and stakeholders, understanding their needs, and building lasting relationships.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business requirements and technical challenges, and design innovative SharePoint solutions to address them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and mentor junior team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines.
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and developments in SharePoint technology and related Microsoft products and services.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and/or equal relative experience.
• Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Developer, Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Administrator) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in SharePoint architecture, development, and administration roles, with at least 3 years of experience in a stakeholder-facing consultancy role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex SharePoint projects from inception to completion, including solution design, development, deployment, and support.
• Extensive experience with records management strategies leveraging SharePoint features like Content Types, Information Management Policies, and Document Sets.
• Proven experience implementing and customizing Microsoft Search or similar enterprise search solutions.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Savings and Investments
• Charitable Giving Programs
• Offering hybrid work option           
• Opportunities for Growth
• Parental Leave
• Generous time away