We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Architect to lead the technical design of a Microsoft 365–based modernization of a mission-critical platform. This role will own the end-to-end solution architecture across SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and SPFx; defining the data architecture, security model, and governance framework for a large-scale enterprise deployment.

Work Location: Fully Remote; Canada (Services Location: BC/Victoria, Vancouver)

MANDATORY QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

Candidates who do not meet ALL of the following criteria will not be considered.

· Proven experience as a SharePoint/M365 solution architect, including at least one large SharePoint Online (or comparable modern SharePoint) implementation or migration

· Deep expertise in SharePoint Online architecture (information architecture, content types, document libraries, versioning, retention, large-scale document management)

· Hands-on experience migrating SharePoint environments to the latest versions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Solution Architecture & Design

· Own the end-to-end solution architecture across SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and SPFx

· Define the data architecture with SharePoint Online as the backend for all data, including list/library structure, content types, metadata, versioning, and retention aligned to regulatory expectations

· Design a dual front-end approach — full authoring/administration in Power Apps for office users, and a lightweight, read-focused SPFx experience for frontline users — ensuring consistency and end-to-end workflow visibility

Document & Workflow Architecture

· Architect document lifecycle capabilities: draft/approved states, minor/major version progression, formal approval workflows with reminders and escalation, PDF conversion and approval-date watermarking,



and assembly of large manuals from multiple documents

Security & Governance

· Establish the authorization model (role-based, row-level, and field-level security) and map application access and authentication methods

· Establish and enforce SharePoint/M365 governance covering solution structure, naming, permissions, environment management, and change control

Environment & Release Management

· Define the environment and release strategy (Dev/Test/UAT/Prod), Power Platform ALM, SPFx CI/CD, and source control approach

· Advise on M365 licensing implications of the chosen architecture (E3 for office users, F1 for frontline users) and keep the design within those constraints

PRE-DEFINED DELIVERABLES

· Own the end-to-end solution architecture across SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and SPFx

· Define the data architecture with SharePoint Online as the backend for all data

· Design the dual front-end approach (Power Apps for office users; SPFx for frontline users)

· Architect document lifecycle capabilities including versioning, approvals, PDF conversion, and manual assembly

· Establish the authorization model (role-based, row-level, field-level security)

· Define the environment and release strategy, ALM, CI/CD, and source control approach

· Advise on M365 licensing implications (E3/F1) and keep the design within those constraints

· Establish and enforce governance covering structure, naming, permissions, and change control





· Produce architecture deliverables, risk definitions, and design documentation

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERTISE

SharePoint Online Architecture

8+ years; information architecture, content types, document libraries, versioning, retention, large-scale document management

SharePoint Migration

Experience migrating SharePoint environments to the latest versions

Power Platform

Power Apps (canvas) and Power Automate — data connectivity, delegation limits, application lifecycle management

SPFx Development

SharePoint Framework, TypeScript, React, Node-based build/CI toolchain

M365 Security Model

Role-based, row-level, and field-level authorization patterns and trade-offs

Environment & Release Strategy

Dev/Test/UAT/Prod planning, deployment/promotion, source control, cutover/rollback planning

Governance

Establishing and enforcing SharePoint/M365 governance frameworks

Stakeholder Communication

Translating business/regulatory requirements into architecture and design artifacts

Pay: $98.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- • Do you have experience as a SharePoint/M365 solution architect, including at least one large SharePoint Online (or comparable up-to-date SharePoint) implementation or migration?
- • Do you have deep expertise in SharePoint Online architecture: information architecture, content types, document libraries, versioning, retention, and large-scale document management?
- • Do you have SharePoint experience with migration to the latest versions?

Experience:

- SharePoint Online Architecture: 8 years (preferred)
- SharePoint Migration: 5 years (preferred)
- Power Platform: 5 years (preferred)
- SPFx Development: 5 years (preferred)
- M365 Security Model: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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