Sharepoint Developer

As a SharePoint Developer at Spektrum, your primary responsibility will be to engage in Agile sprint cycles, participating in planning and refinement sessions, and delivering user stories within the appropriate timelines. You'll work on SharePoint customizations, adhering to quality and security guidelines set by the NATO Digital Workplace Centre. Additionally, you'll implement Test Driven Design methods and ensure code quality, stability, and documentation throughout the development process.

To thrive as a SharePoint Developer at Spektrum, candidates should have a solid foundation in programming languages, particularly C# and JavaScript. Understanding frameworks like .NET, React, SPFx, and being familiar with development tools such as Azure Repos and Azure DevOps is essential. A valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance is also required for this role, along with proficiency in Business English.

Spektrum is committed to fostering professional development for its SharePoint Developers by providing opportunities for learning and growth through practical experience on key projects. We encourage team collaboration and knowledge sharing, allowing developers to enhance their technical skills while actively participating in NATO's significant IT initiatives. Our dynamic work environment also enables our staff to adapt and tackle new challenges effectively.

A typical workday for a SharePoint Developer at Spektrum involves participating in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, alongside the wider team. Developers spend time analyzing and refining user stories, collaborating with other team members, and writing code for various SharePoint customizations. Balancing code quality, security, and project responsibility is crucial, ensuring deliverables meet both client and NATO’s standards.

While the SharePoint Developer position at Spektrum is primarily remote, occasional travel might be necessary to NATO sites, such as The Hague or Braine-l'Alleud. This travel serves to enhance collaboration and engagement with the NATO teams and further solidify the strong partnerships we maintain in delivering world-class IT services.

When answering this question, you should highlight specific projects where you've implemented SharePoint customizations. Discuss the technologies you used, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Be sure to mention any relevant methodologies, such as Agile, and how you ensured your solutions met the user's needs.

In your response, detail your understanding and experience with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum. Share specific examples of your involvement in sprint planning, reviews, and how you've collaborated with teams to achieve project goals efficiently. Highlight your adaptability and responsiveness to change within projects.

Discuss your approach to maintaining code quality and addressing security concerns. You might mention practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), regular code reviews, adhering to standard coding conventions, and applying security guidelines when developing SharePoint solutions.

Bring focus to your familiarity with C#, specifically how you've applied it in .NET-based SharePoint solutions. Give concrete examples of projects where you utilized C# to create custom SharePoint functionalities and how those solutions greatly impacted user experience and project deliverance.

When discussing your troubleshooting approach, mention your methods for identifying issues in SharePoint code, whether through debugging tools or error logs. Provide examples of how you've resolved complex issues and the strategies you've used to ensure these problems don’t reoccur in the future.

Share a detailed narrative of a specific project where you utilized Agile practices. Outline your role, how your team executed sprints, and how you collaborated with cross-functional teams. Highlight the methodologies and techniques you found most effective in achieving project goals and meeting deadlines.

Effective teamwork is vital. Discuss tools and practices you use to enhance collaboration, such as daily stand-ups, collaborative documents, or communication platforms. Share instances where collaboration helped improve project outcomes or fostered team relationships.

Mention the resources you utilize to stay updated on SharePoint trends—such as online courses, professional groups, webinars, or engaging in community forums. Sharing your proactive learning demonstrates your commitment to growth in the constantly evolving tech landscape.

Discuss how you implement Test Driven Development in your coding practice. Describe your approach to writing tests first, then developing the corresponding code, and how this has impacted the quality and efficiency of your SharePoint projects.

Express your enthusiasm for the company’s mission and projects, and relate your personal goals to what Spektrum stands for. Mention how your skills can contribute to NATO projects, your excitement for making a difference in the sector, and your desire to grow professionally in such a setting.