About Ekco Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe!
We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our clients' existing technology investments.
? In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back!
We have over 1000 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Benelux & Ireland.
The role We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Expert to join our dynamic team and provide out-of-hours support for our SharePoint cloud environment.
As a SharePoint Expert, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, customization, and support of SharePoint solutions for our clients.
Your expertise in SharePoint will be instrumental in optimizing collaboration and enhancing business processes, while ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of SharePoint capabilities and best practices, and will be available to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Key Responsibilities Design and develop SharePoint solutions, including site architecture, workflows, and customizations, primarily during out-of-hours periods.
Customize SharePoint cloud environments using out-of-the-box features and other customization tools, while adhering to best practices and minimizing impact on end-users.
Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications, and schedule implementation during non-business hours.
Lead weekly meetings and present demonstrations of SharePoint outlining its Pros and Cons to clients.
Implement security measures and configure access controls to ensure data integrity and privacy during out-of-hours maintenance windows.
Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint-related issues, including performance, content management, and user access, outside regular working hours.
Provide end-user training and support on SharePoint functionality and usage, outside standard business hours as needed.
Stay up-to-date with the latest SharePoint trends, features, and best practices, and implement changes during non-business hours.
Assist in the migration of existing content and applications to SharePoint cloud environments during designated maintenance windows.
Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to integrate SharePoint with other business systems during out-of-hours periods.
Monitor and optimize SharePoint cloud performance and scalability, primarily during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Document SharePoint configurations, procedures, and guidelines, including updates made during non-business hours.
Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Proven experience as a SharePoint Developer, Administrator, or similar role, including out-of-hours support.
In-depth knowledge of SharePoint Online (Office 365) and SharePoint cloud environments.
Strong understanding of SharePoint capabilities, architecture, and security model.
Proficiency in customizing SharePoint sites and pages using web parts, workflows, and other customization tools, while minimizing disruption to end-users.
Experience with SharePoint migrations usings tools such as ShareGate, upgrades, and content management during designated maintenance windows.
Familiarity with SharePoint add-ins, apps, and third-party tools.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, including during non-business hours.
SharePoint certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Developer, Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Administrator) are a plus.
Benefits/Perks ? Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays x1 day Birthday leave per year Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice EkcOlympics - a global activity for fun!
Learning & development - Unlimited access to Pluralsight learning platform A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally) Why Ekco ? Microsoft's 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year VMware & Veeam top partner status Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values