SharePoint Architect

Job description

**About Persistent** We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. **About Position** We are seeking a SharePoint Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of SharePoint Online as a centralized enterprise document management platform. The role focuses on information architecture, taxonomy, governance, and secure content management, ensuring scalable and compliant collaboration solutions. You will play a key role in modernizing legacy file share systems, driving migration initiatives, and improving document accessibility across the organization. This position requires close collaboration with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver aligned outcomes within enterprise transformation programs - Role: SharePoint Architect - Location: All Persistent Locations - Experience : 10-15 Years - Job Type: Full Time Employment **What You'll Do** - Responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting SharePoint Online as the enterprise document management platform - Focus on taxonomy, governance, permissions, and migration from legacy file shares - Ensures secure, scalable, and compliant document management architecture aligned with business needs - Collaborates with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver transformation outcomes **Expertise You'll Bring** Platform Design & Administration - Design and implement SharePoint Online architecture (Hub & Spoke model) - Configure and manage SharePoint Admin Center settings - Define site collections, libraries, and information architecture - Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and usability of SharePoint environment Governance & Compliance - Establish and enforce SharePoint governance frameworks - Implement data security policies, RBAC, and permission models - Manage Microsoft Purview labels, retention, and compliance controls - Ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory standards Content Management & Taxonomy - Design and maintain metadata, taxonomy, and content types - Build structured document classification models - Standardize naming conventions and document lifecycle policies Migration & Transformation - Plan and execute migration from legacy file shares to SharePoint Online - Use tools like ShareGate / SPMT for migration activities - Perform data mapping, validation, and post-migration checks - Ensure minimal business disruption and data integrity during migration Automation & Integration - Develop workflows using Power Automate - Integrate SharePoint with other systems using Microsoft Graph API (basic level) - Enable automation for approvals, notifications, and document lifecycle processes Operations & Support - Provide L2/L3 support for SharePoint-related issues (permissions, access, performance) - Monitor usage, storage, and health of SharePoint environment - Troubleshoot and resolve site, access, and content-related issues - Support end users and stakeholders with best practices Collaboration & Delivery - Participate in planning, design, testing, and rollout phases - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (infra, security, business, dev) - Drive knowledge transfer, documentation, and training sessions - Align deliverables with overall transformation program goals **Benefits** - Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents **Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment** Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. - We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment **Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent -** **persistent.com/careers** ***“Persistent is an Equal Opportuni