Sharepoint Developer
About the role
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled web developer with a strong background in building scalable, high-quality, and high-performance solutions with SharePoint Online and the Microsoft 365 technology stack
.
Collaboration is essential—you will work closely with business stakeholders, co-workers, security specialists, and database administrators to deliver high-performing enterprise solution
s.
You must consistently meet deadlines and ensure that your work aligns with the Firm’s quality standar
ds.
As a web developer, you will report to the Director, Applications and Web Servi
**ces.
Key Responsibil**
**ities
Application Develo**
pment
The primary responsibility of this role will be to participate in the development of the Firm’s new intranet, leveraging SharePoint Online as the core platform. This includes having SharePoint Online administrator access and being responsible for developing and maintaining custom web parts, solutions, and site configurations. You will play a key role in designing and implementing a modern, user-friendly, and secure intranet that enhances internal communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the organization. Following the initial launch, you will continue to drive ongoing enhancements and development efforts to ensure the platform remains current, effective, and aligned with evolving business
needs.
In addition to the intranet project, you will also be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and deploying other internal and external-facing web applications and services. You will utilize the full capabilities of Microsoft 365—including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Azure OpenAI Service —to deliver integrated business solutions that support the Firm’s strategi
**c goals.
Your responsibilities will**
- include:Administering SharePoint Online settings, permissions, and site collections to support secure and efficient platform m
- anagementStaying up to date on Microsoft 365 updates and applying relevant enhancements to the intranet
- platformDeveloping application features and solutions in response to business requests or req
- uirementsTranslating architectural specifications into detailed technica
- l designsParticipating in effort estimation and impact analysis for developm
- ent tasksEnsuring adherence to BLG’s development standards, best practices, and p
- roceduresPerforming unit and functional testing to validate the quality and reliability of del
- iverablesCollaborating closely with members of the Technology Services team to ensure application functionality and in
- tegrationCreating and maintaining comprehensive documentation related to application design, development, and d
**eployment
Operations, Support & M**
aintenance
You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of internally developed applications by providing second-level support and ongoing m
aintenance.
Your responsibilities w
- ill include:Collaborating with the operations team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing
- applicationsAnalyzing and identifying root causes of problems, and preparing fixes for deployment t
- o productionUpdating business rules and language dictionaries in response to evolving bu
- siness needsPerforming data integrity tests and spot-checks to ensure accuracy and
- consistencyConducting performance tests on applications, analyzing results, and implementing improvements to prevent or resolve pote
**ntial issues
Technical skills**
- (Essential): Minimum of 5 years of experience in SharePoint Online development and a
- dministrationProficient in developing custom SPFx (SharePoint Framework) web parts a
- nd extensionsHands-on experience with SharePoint Online administration, including architecture design, permissions management, governance, and tr
- oubleshootingSolid understanding of Microsoft 365 service
- s, including:Azure Act
- ive DirectoryMicros
- oft Graph APIM
- icrosoft VivaExperience with the Power Platform (Power Automate
- , Power Apps)Familiarity with Azure DevOps for source control, build management, and test
- case creationExperience with Test-Driven Deve
**lopment (TDD)
Technical skills (conside**
- red an asset):Relevant certifications in SharePoi
- nt developmentExperience in developing AI-powered applications using Azure O
- penAI servicesKnowledge of software d
- esign patternsUnderstanding of Agile methodologies, part
- icularly SCRUMExperience with integration patterns (data a
- nd functional)Familiarity with Azure De
- vOps pipelinesExperience developing accessible solutions compliant with WCAG (AODA
– AA standard)
K
- ey CompetenciesBachelor’s degree or D.E.C. in Computer Science or
- a related fieldStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to synthesize comp
- lex informationExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team-o
- riented mindsetProven organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorit
- ies effectivelyAbility to work independently, take initiative, and follow instructions with mini
- mal supervisionFluency in English is required; bilingualism in French is cons
- idered an assetWillingness to work overtime
when necessary
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada.
(French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada's common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada's largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network.
Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members' charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives.
Sharepoint Developer
About the role
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled web developer with a strong background in building scalable, high-quality, and high-performance solutions with SharePoint Online and the Microsoft 365 technology stack
.
Collaboration is essential—you will work closely with business stakeholders, co-workers, security specialists, and database administrators to deliver high-performing enterprise solution
s.
You must consistently meet deadlines and ensure that your work aligns with the Firm’s quality standar
ds.
As a web developer, you will report to the Director, Applications and Web Servi
**ces.
Key Responsibil**
**ities
Application Develo**
pment
The primary responsibility of this role will be to participate in the development of the Firm’s new intranet, leveraging SharePoint Online as the core platform. This includes having SharePoint Online administrator access and being responsible for developing and maintaining custom web parts, solutions, and site configurations. You will play a key role in designing and implementing a modern, user-friendly, and secure intranet that enhances internal communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the organization. Following the initial launch, you will continue to drive ongoing enhancements and development efforts to ensure the platform remains current, effective, and aligned with evolving business
needs.
In addition to the intranet project, you will also be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and deploying other internal and external-facing web applications and services. You will utilize the full capabilities of Microsoft 365—including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Azure OpenAI Service —to deliver integrated business solutions that support the Firm’s strategi
**c goals.
Your responsibilities will**
- include:Administering SharePoint Online settings, permissions, and site collections to support secure and efficient platform m
- anagementStaying up to date on Microsoft 365 updates and applying relevant enhancements to the intranet
- platformDeveloping application features and solutions in response to business requests or req
- uirementsTranslating architectural specifications into detailed technica
- l designsParticipating in effort estimation and impact analysis for developm
- ent tasksEnsuring adherence to BLG’s development standards, best practices, and p
- roceduresPerforming unit and functional testing to validate the quality and reliability of del
- iverablesCollaborating closely with members of the Technology Services team to ensure application functionality and in
- tegrationCreating and maintaining comprehensive documentation related to application design, development, and d
**eployment
Operations, Support & M**
aintenance
You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of internally developed applications by providing second-level support and ongoing m
aintenance.
Your responsibilities w
- ill include:Collaborating with the operations team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing
- applicationsAnalyzing and identifying root causes of problems, and preparing fixes for deployment t
- o productionUpdating business rules and language dictionaries in response to evolving bu
- siness needsPerforming data integrity tests and spot-checks to ensure accuracy and
- consistencyConducting performance tests on applications, analyzing results, and implementing improvements to prevent or resolve pote
**ntial issues
Technical skills**
- (Essential): Minimum of 5 years of experience in SharePoint Online development and a
- dministrationProficient in developing custom SPFx (SharePoint Framework) web parts a
- nd extensionsHands-on experience with SharePoint Online administration, including architecture design, permissions management, governance, and tr
- oubleshootingSolid understanding of Microsoft 365 service
- s, including:Azure Act
- ive DirectoryMicros
- oft Graph APIM
- icrosoft VivaExperience with the Power Platform (Power Automate
- , Power Apps)Familiarity with Azure DevOps for source control, build management, and test
- case creationExperience with Test-Driven Deve
**lopment (TDD)
Technical skills (conside**
- red an asset):Relevant certifications in SharePoi
- nt developmentExperience in developing AI-powered applications using Azure O
- penAI servicesKnowledge of software d
- esign patternsUnderstanding of Agile methodologies, part
- icularly SCRUMExperience with integration patterns (data a
- nd functional)Familiarity with Azure De
- vOps pipelinesExperience developing accessible solutions compliant with WCAG (AODA
– AA standard)
K
- ey CompetenciesBachelor’s degree or D.E.C. in Computer Science or
- a related fieldStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to synthesize comp
- lex informationExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team-o
- riented mindsetProven organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorit
- ies effectivelyAbility to work independently, take initiative, and follow instructions with mini
- mal supervisionFluency in English is required; bilingualism in French is cons
- idered an assetWillingness to work overtime
when necessary
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada.
(French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada's common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada's largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network.
Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members' charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives.