SharePoint Lead Developer

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Summary of the work Required to manage a technical design & delivery team. Leading a SharePoint solution development and implementation, providing technical design, system and architectural prototyping, and component development including migration of the Client's existing dataset from their current SharePoint 2010 environment to the new SharePoint 2019 environment, responsible for the migration strategy Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 6 months -End March 2022 (With an option for a 6 month extension) Latest start date Monday 15 November 2021 Maximum Day Rate £750 per day- 8 Hours Who Speclialist Work With You will be a key member of the System Operating Authority, overseeing the integration of a bespoke network. You will work with the delivery organisation, DE&S, on a daily basis. What Specialists Work On •Conducting detailed design of technical solutions. •Building SharePoint site templates from wireframes. •Deployment of 3rd party web parts, development of site provisioning engine using PowerShell. •Producing technical implementation plans. •Producing documentation including Low level Designs, Deployment Guides, Work Instructions and Knowledge Articles. Full ToR to be supplied upon contract award. Skills & Experience • Experience of administrating SharePoint 2019 • Experience of migrating SharePoint using tools such as Metalogix Content Matrix by Quest • Experience of implementing and supporting IT solutions based on SharePoint 2010, 2013 or 2016. • Understanding of the use of Desired State Configuration (DSC) to define and control the infrastructure and environment of the Client's SharePoint 2019 farms. • Knowledge or experience of using code repository such as Git • Experience of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. • Experience of working in an ITIL environment. • Able to produce a high standard of technical and instructional documentation, such as High and Low-Level Designs, implementation plans and support documentation. • Excellent communications skills both verbal and written. • Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality • Ability to organise and plan work independently • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment • Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities. • Development of the migration strategy crucial in the movement of the Client's existing working dataset into the new SharePoint 2019 environment using the appropriate migration tooling (Metalogix, PowerShell, etc.). • Significant expert experience (minimum 3-5 years) (continued below) • Implementing and supporting PowerShell, PowerShell Cmdlets, Functions and Modules, JavaScript, CSS, HTML and HTML 5 scripts on non-internet-connected secure systems in a UK Defence setting. Work Location Location in West Midlands (HR4) to be advised to successful applicant. Working Arrangments 40hrs/week (over 5 days) in person at site. Health & Safety Risks Relevant to the role: •Occasional lone working. •Occasional work in a noisy environment (server rooms). •Work must be undertaken on the customer site so there are potential COVID exposure risks. •Worker will be required to undertake COVID lateral flow tests routinely throughout the duration of the contract and comply with COVID HSW precautions. Security Clearance MOD DV clearance on Day 1 of Appointment. Must be a Sole UK National (not dual-national) Additional T&Cs In the event that the post is vacated the Supplier shall ensure that it is filled within one week by a candidate who meets the criteria of this competition with prior approval of the Buyer. The Supplier and their representatives shall abide by: DEFCON 5J(Edn 18/11/16)-Unique Identifiers DEFCON 76(Edn 06/21)-Contractor’s Personnel at Government Sites DEFCON 501(Edn 10/21)-Definitions and Interpretations DEFCON 522(Edn 11/17)-Payment and Recovery of Sums Due DEFCON 658(Edn 09/21)-Cyber DEFCON 659A(Edn 09/21)-Security Measures DEFCON 660(Edn 12/15)-Official-Sensitive Security Requirements DEFCON 703(Edn 06/21)-Intellectual Property Rights - Vesting in the Authority. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers. • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions. • Have a no blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes. • Work history and skills. Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 5% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a preferred supplier/incumbent? There is no preferred supplier/ incumbent 2. Can any aspect be carried out remotely or is it predominantly on-site? Due to the nature of the role and our customer this role is fully site based not remote. 3. You will work with the delivery organisation, DE&S, on a daily basis”. Can you please clarify whether this means that all the work is on-site or whether there is any remote working? If so, what will be the proportion of days in the office / at home. Due to the nature of the role and our customer this role is fully site based not remote. 4. Is any travel to other sites required? Very occasional travel may be required for the role. This would be agreed and planned in advance. 5. Could you please provide a breakdown of further stages with dates? When exactly would the final decision be made? Fully details and dates will be given upon the advertisement ending however we are aiming for a turn around of no longer than 1 month (This is subject to transferring security clearances and all relevant paperwork completion)Once the advert has closed a CV sift will be completed. Successful candidates will then be invited to a virtual interview. We will then invite suitable candidates to a face to face interview. Once a candidate has been selected as our preferred choice, An offer will be made and the contract award process will formally begin. 6. Would you accept applications from current SC holders willing to undergo DV? Due to time constraints we will not accept applications without the required level of clearance.