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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead SharePoint Developer - **Company:** SouthernWaterServices - **Location:** Worthing, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £64,564.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Enterprise Content Management, Metadata Standards, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, ReactJS, Build Management, Devsecops, Powerapps - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5858377263 ## About the Role * Proven expertise in SharePoint Online and M365 development, including SPFx, PowerShell, PnP, and the Power Platform. * Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps. * Experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-level digital collaboration solutions. * Programming skills across .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core), JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks such as React. * Experience working with Azure DevOps and cloud-based architectures. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Desirable: * Scrum Master or Product Owner certification. * Experience in UX, design thinking, or user research within digital product development. ## Description This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the evolution of our digital workplace for over 3,000 colleagues. As our SharePoint Development Lead, you'll shape the future of collaboration, content governance, and user experience across SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. You'll head up a small, skilled SharePoint development team within our Content and Collaboration function, driving modern, secure, user-centred solutions that transform how the business works, shares, and communicates. What you will be responsible for: You'll be the strategic and technical lead for all SharePoint development, ensuring we deliver solutions that are scalable, secure, and brilliantly designed. Typical responsibilities include: * Leading the design, build and deployment of SharePoint Online sites, structures, and digital experiences. * Managing and mentoring a team of SharePoint developers, driving quality and continuous improvement. * Working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that deliver real value. * Driving ECM best practice, from metadata standards to content lifecycle and user adoption. * Providing technical leadership across ECM architecture, integrations, performance improvements, and migrations. * Ensuring governance, compliance, and security standards are applied consistently across the M365 environment * Collaborating closely on workflow, form, and automation development with our dedicated Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) team Additional role requirements * This role incorporates Agile delivery, DevSecOps practices, and ownership of CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps. * Expected to lead our Content & Collaboration Centre of Excellence, supporting and coaching citizen developers. * Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to support high-impact changes or platform updates. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Developing ASP.NET Core Microservices with Dapr: A practical guide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1528-developing-asp-net-core-microservices-with-dapr-a-practical-guide) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Why you must use TDD now!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/114-why-you-must-use-tdd-now) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)