SharePoint Application Developer Lead

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

1d•$100,000 - $197,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.