Company Description ABOUT IQ-EQ We re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration accounting reporting regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide We employ a global workforce of 5 800 people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration AUA exceeding US 750 billion We work with 13 of the world s top 15 private equity firms Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts Above all what makes us different is our people Operating as trusted partners to our clients we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding We re driven by our Group purpose to power people and possibilities JOB DESCRIPTION SHAREPOINT architect Office India Hyderabad Department Global Technology - Service Excellence Reports to Head of Development Integration Responsibilities As a result of continued growth we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SharePoint Architect to join our global team This is an exciting opportunity for an action-oriented individual to establish appropriate governance and define group standards and policies within the SharePoint space in accordance with the groups architectural policies The individual will also take management responsibilities over the development and administration of SharePoint solutions within the group You will collaborate with the wider Architecture function but will be responsible for the policies including adherence to procedures across the SharePoint services You will also lead the function responsible for developing and providing ongoing administration to the group s SharePoint implementation You ll work within a programme to deliver a group-wide Document Management Solution DMS being built on SharePoint Online and continue to develop on-premises SharePoint 2016 and above as necessary but mindful of the DMS programme s migration away from on-premises SharePoint services You ll design and build custom SharePoint sites and solutions including no-code low-code solutions to support automation integrations and dataflows Part of the role will also be to provide technical and procedural advice to business customers on how to get the best from our new product set You will be tenacious and passionate with the ability to take ownership of tasks whilst managing your time effectively and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines You will maintain excellent attention to detail and have a logical approach to solving problems under pressure and an active communicator on technical issues that affect client delivery The role requires you to have the ability to communicate clearly and with impact in a fast-paced and high-pressure situations including the ability to challenge and influence the view of senior stakeholders respectfully confidently and effectively to bring a new perspective Tasks what does the role do on a day-to-day basis Shape the strategy architecture methodology and standards for delivering SharePoint solutions Provide technical governance and security over the SharePoint environments Lead the technical architecture delivery of a group-wide SharePoint Online Document Management Solution Lead SharePoint solution development and implementation efforts providing technical design system and architectural prototyping and component development Develop solution architectures and implementation designs in support of the group s business-technology initiatives Provide guidance developing and defining business and technical requirements and solution designs as part of defined projects Lead SharePoint system technical analysis and design employing model and event driven design practices including conceptual and functional prototypes data analysis and architectural and functional testing Identify areas and processes where the business can better leverage and facilitate process improvement helping with the wider digital transformation Estimating planning and managing your own and your team s workload to deliver priorities Develop maintain and enforce IT development governance policies including following change control procedures Liaising with other IT support teams business areas and third parties in the investigation resolution and escalation of problems and incidents ensuring that SLA targets for application availability are maintained Key behaviours we expect to see In addition to demonstrating our Group Values Authentic Bold and Collaborative the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following Action oriented Collaborates Communicates effectively Builds networks Balances stakeholders Tech savvy Optimises work processes Qualifications Required Experience Education professional qualifications Bachelor s or master s degree preferable or equivalent work experience in information systems or related field Background Technical experience Relevant IT and SharePoint experience - 7 to 10 years Minimum working experience of 4 years as a SharePoint Architect SharePoint architecture design development and implementation experience Microsoft SharePoint Certification MCSE MCSD Experience with Association Management Systems Experience in Marketing Publication and or Media industry Experience utilising the full capability of MS Power Apps workflows Working exposure with SharePoint JSOM CSOM Rest APIs etc Experience in the analysis design development testing and implementation of enterprise-scale applications and solutions Experience with Microsoft technology stack with C ADO NET ASP NET and other programming skills Strong relational database and experienced with Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL Stored Procedures Triggers Experience using full lifecycle development methodologies with web-based applications Experience integrating with backend operational and content management systems Experience working on component-based applications including web services application integration patterns and data access development Exposure to low-code no-code technologies including PowerApps Flow SharePoint designer applications Azure services is an added advantage Company product and market knowledge Experience of working in a complex multi-country professional services financial services or BPO organisation with complex processing requirements Multi-country experience and demonstrates an ability to work in a multi-cultural talented and demanding team setting Possess the skills and the personality to operate effectively in a very fast-paced complex global business with an in-depth knowledge of program management Excellent communication skills in both written and oral form with staff members customers suppliers and the management team with the ability to make decisions act and get results Passion dynamism and drive Personal presence integrity and credibility Ability to solve problems either independently or by utilising other members of the team where necessary Languages Fully proficient spoken and written English additional European languages will be an asset Additional Information OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT As a forward-looking business sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees clients and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment There is always more we can and should do to improve - whether in relation to our people our clients our planet or our governance Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape We re committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and diverse culture for our people led by our Diversity Equity and Inclusion steering committee Our learning and development programmes and systems including PowerU and MyCampus enable us to invest in growing our employees careers while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues We want to empower our 5 500 employees - from 94 nationalities speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund in an environment where only 15 of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced We re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives We understand that our clients sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success We re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning