SharePoint Consultant/Architect

Our client is seeking a Senior SharePoint Architect with Consulting experience to fill a full-time position at their headquarters in Kansas City. This candidate will interface with clients, define business needs, design and implement solutions centered around Microsoft SharePoint. The ideal candidate will have a strong .Net development background, expertise in designing SharePoint solutions, and proven leadership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Experience documenting business requirements, designing and architecting solutions in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS 2007) and Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)

* Solid hands-on experience designing and developing applications using .NET and SQL Server

* Strong business analysis and technical skills required for enterprise SharePoint projects including experience working with taxonomies, hierarchies, search, document management, workflows, custom business processes, etc.

* Experience implementing MOSS 2007 including development of custom web parts, InfoPath forms, and CAML/list definitions/site definitions

* Conceptual understanding of SharePoint Services server farms and topologies; understanding of security considerations and authentication methods

* Contribute strongly to full project life cycle activities from business development through deployment

* Ability and willingness to drive and grow the SharePoint practice, develop less experienced team members and share knowledge throughout the organization

* Excellent client interaction skills including strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Visual Studio .NET, ASP.NET (2.0), SQL Server, Master Pages / Page Layouts, Windows Workflow Foundation (WFF), Custom Web Part development, Solution Deployment and Feature management, Use of SharePoint object model for development, Configuration of SharePoint, Minimum 3 – 5 years experience developing .NET applications on the Microsoft platform

Education, Experience, Certifications

Bachelors degree required; masters or equivalent experience preferred

Additional Expertise (preferred, but not required)

* InfoPath Forms Services and InfoPath Forms Designer

* Enterprise Search, Business Data Catalogue (BDC) and application development on the SharePoint platform

* Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Excel Services

* Records, Rights & Policy Management

* Web Content Management

* MCTS/MCP, MCSD, MCAD, MCDBA, and /or MCSE Certifications