Frontend SharePoint Developer/Designer

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Frontend Sharepoint Developer/Designer to work on leading-edge technology products. The successful candidate for this full-time position will be a part of a highly motivated and highly technical work environment that feeds off the collective energy of a team-oriented workplace.
 
Location: Ottawa, ON
Schedule: Hybrid; 2 days remote


Description
We are seeking an experienced Front-End SharePoint Designer to revitalize our existing SharePoint 2019 (on-premises) environment. This role focuses on enhancing the user interface, improving search functionality, introducing new features, and providing strategic guidance to optimize SharePoint usage across the organization.

Responsibilities.
·        U UI/UX Redesign & Branding

• Redesign and modernize the SharePoint 2019 user interface to align with current design standards.
• Implement responsive, mobile-friendly layouts using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Develop custom themes, master pages, and page layouts to ensure a cohesive and branded user experience.
• Utilize SharePoint Designer and SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for customization and branding.

 
·        Enhanced Search Functionality

• Optimize SharePoint search capabilities to improve content discoverability at both the page and global site levels.
• Implement refiners, metadata tagging, and custom search results pages.
• Integrate Microsoft Search and other relevant tools to enhance search performance.

 
·        Feature Enhancement & User Experience

• Identify and introduce new SharePoint features or functionalities that benefit end-users.
• Develop and deploy custom web parts, workflows, and forms using SPFx, Power Automate, and SharePoint Designer.
• Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met across all SharePoint sites.

 
·        Strategic Guidance & Best Practices

• Provide recommendations on best practices for SharePoint 2019 deployment and usage.
• Offer guidance on governance, security, and compliance within the SharePoint environment.
• Assist in planning for the adoption of SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE), including content understanding and AI-driven capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SharePoint design and development, with a strong portfolio of front-end customizations.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with SharePoint Designer, SPFx
• Solid understanding of SharePoint 2019/SE architecture, including lists, libraries, content types, and permissions.
• Experience in implementing and customizing SharePoint search functionalities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders and end-users effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SharePoint SE and AI-based content services.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem and integration with SharePoint.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive design principles.
• SharePoint certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Developer Associate) are a plus

About The Client
Aversan recruits top professional talent in the industry, providing quality software, hardware and systems engineering solutions for a variety of industries and applications. Upon reviewing each candidate's information, Aversan will only contact eligible individuals for the above-mentioned positions.