Role Overview
The Junior SharePoint Developer will support the development and enhancement of components in an enterprise Document Management Solution (DMS) built on Microsoft 365. The role will involve building UI components, designing simple workflows, configuring SharePoint lists/libraries, and supporting senior developers in SPFx and Graph API-based integrations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting a SharePoint development career and wanting to learn large-scale, enterprise-grade M365 implementations.
Key Responsibilities
1. SharePoint Online Configuration & Support
- Create and configure SharePoint lists, libraries, views, content types, and site components.
- Implement basic metadata fields, validation rules, and list/library settings.
- Support site provisioning, site content updates, and permission configurations.
2. SharePoint Development (Guided)
- Assist in building SPFx components (web parts, forms, UI screens) using React + TypeScript.
- Work on basic UI enhancements, styling updates, and reusable component libraries.
- Fix bugs, perform enhancements, and participate in code reviews.
3. Power Automate Workflows
- Build simple flows for approvals, routing, notifications, metadata updates.
- Support senior developers in designing complex workflows and debugging flow failures.
- Work with triggers, conditions, loops, and standard M365 connectors.
4. Microsoft Graph API (Foundational)
- Learn and use Graph API for basic operations (file upload, list read/write).
- Implement pagination and small-volume data retrieval with guidance.
5. Document Search & Retrieval
- Work with KQL-based queries and search-driven UI components.
- Assist in building search filters, views, and indexing validations.
6. Testing & Documentation
- Perform unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT support).
- Document features, workflows, SPFx components, and deployment steps.
- Maintain Postman collections and update technical notes.
7. Collaboration & Learning
- Work closely with Senior Developers, Architects, and QA Engineers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).
- Continuously learn new SharePoint/M365 capabilities.
Required Technical Skills
Core Skills
- Good understanding of SharePoint Online (lists, libraries, columns, permissions).
- Exposure to SPFx development (React, TypeScript) even academic or small-project level.
- Basic understanding of Power Automate flows.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON.
Programming Skills
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals.
- Knowledge of React (components, props, state).
Additional Skills
- Understanding of Microsoft 365 apps (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
- Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps (or similar tools).
- Interest in learning Graph API, metadata modeling, and large-scale DMS concepts.
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to PnPjs or PnP PowerShell.
- Understanding of SharePoint permissions and security trimming.
- Any internship/previous project with SharePoint/M365.
Soft Skills
- Good communication and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail, willingness to take guidance, and proactive attitude.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
