A SharePoint developer’s skill set is simple to define: extensive knowledge of SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online, development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, PowerShell, and SharePoint Framework, and programming Microsoft’s latest and greatest programming languages and frameworks are all available for free download. On the other hand, due to the platform’s multiplicity of features, it might be difficult to acquire a complete picture of SharePoint developers’ responsibilities.
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SharePoint developers’ main duties
We’ve done 100 SharePoint development projects since 2007, and (both the on-premises and the cloud-hosted deployments). There were major projects, such as the creation of an intranet from the ground up, as well as smaller ones, such as the creation of an approval procedure, an intranet chatbot, and web part modification. And, based on our SharePoint development experience, we’d like to share our thoughts on the important responsibilities of SharePoint professionals with you.
Customized creation
SharePoint developers are primarily responsible for bespoke development. They customise experiences on a variety of levels:
- Intranets, portals, document management systems, contract management systems, learning management systems, ticketing and helpdesk systems, and more are all created by SharePoint professionals. They tailor these solutions to the size of the company (small, medium, and large) as well as the industry (healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, banking, etc.).
- Add-ins.Developers provide ready-to-use add-ins to extend the functionality of intranets or portals for commercial or social purposes.
- Individual bespoke features, such as workflows, web components, site layouts, and other elements, can be created by SharePoint pros. They design custom workflows to automate complex operations such as non-linear multistep invoice approval, for example.
Branding
Branding aids in the development of a sense of community inside a company and encourages user adoption. And SharePoint experts are frequently requested to provide a solution that does not resemble SharePoint. As a result, developers use SharePoint modification. They alter platform elements such as logos, styles, colours, master pages, and page layouts to give business intranets and extranets a distinct appearance and feel.
Integration
SharePoint experts combine the platform with other Microsoft products and third-party solutions to guarantee that business processes continue to run smoothly. They are frequently asked to integrate the platform with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, PM, BI), other collaboration solutions (Yammer, Microsoft Teams), email tools (Exchange, Gmail), social media (Facebook, Twitter), learning management systems, and content management systems, among others. Professionals, on the other hand, can combine SharePoint with nearly any custom tool. They employ Business Connectivity Services and Active Directory for integration, and they create bespoke integration modules that let them to engage with any third-party interfaces via APIs.
Migration
Development work is usually necessary when upgrading a customised third-party or SharePoint solution to a newer version of SharePoint Server or SharePoint Online. SharePoint developers assist in preserving the initial customizations in a new solution in this situation.
Maintenance and assistance
Following the implementation of a SharePoint solution, specialists can give after-launch support to guarantee that it runs well. They can also provide continuous managed services for a set amount of time under a SLA (e.g., one year). SharePoint specialists’ tasks in this situation include creating new features to match changing business needs, resolving technical issues such as poor load times, and installing upgrades to ensure smooth operation, robust security, and enhanced usability (e.g., language patches).
Users’ education
SharePoint experts also assist admins and end users with training on how to use SharePoint, as well as configuration and basic customization. They assist end users in comprehending the platform’s out-of-the-box capabilities, as well as rapidly and easily adopting new tools and processes and successfully managing them.
Considerations at the end
SharePoint developers’ main responsibilities include custom development, integration, and migration. Microsoft has a certification system in place to help people assess their SharePoint skills: MCSA (Solutions Associate) for Office 365, MCSE (Solutions Expert) for Productivity, and MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer) for Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer.
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