How to hire a senior sharepoint developer

How to hire a senior sharepoint developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior sharepoint developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior sharepoint developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior sharepoint developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior sharepoint developer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior sharepoint developer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect senior sharepoint developer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior sharepoint developers.

   Type of Senior Sharepoint Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Sharepoint Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$42-68
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54
   NET Developer	A NET developer specializes in crafting and producing various software and information systems through extensive computer and information technology knowledge. A NET developer's responsibilities range from designing and developing applications, generating codes and building a secure database, implementing regulations, and providing continuous support and maintenance... Show more	$32-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • JavaScript
   • Visual Studio
   • CSS
   • SQL Server
   • JQuery
   • HTML
   • PowerShell
   • Custom Workflows
   • Database
   • Sharepoint Online
   • Html Css
   • Site Collections
   • Azure
   • Dashboards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Act as a SharePoint platform administrator managing the overall architecture, infrastructure, user access, security and database management.
   • Involve in developing and modifying the pages in SharePoint such as adding HTML content and adding classes to CSS files.
   • Design & develop EDI process for exchange of data with external vendor via web services, flat files and XML files.
   • Implement a JQUERY script to implement auto complete functionality.
   • Used XML builder to update user mappings for each migration job.
   • Code custom apps with JQUERY for showing list data in user define formats.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior sharepoint developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior sharepoint developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior sharepoint developers' average salary in missouri is 31% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior sharepoint developers 38% less than senior-level senior sharepoint developers.
   • Certifications. A senior sharepoint developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior sharepoint developer's salary.

   Average senior sharepoint developer salary

   $112,152yearly

   $53.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior sharepoint developer salary

   $88,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average senior sharepoint developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$129,634	$62
   2	California	$125,653	$60
   3	New Jersey	$121,034	$58
   4	District of Columbia	$118,669	$57
   5	Maryland	$117,290	$56
   6	Pennsylvania	$113,908	$55
   7	New York	$112,994	$54
   8	Texas	$112,749	$54
   9	Virginia	$112,499	$54
   10	Illinois	$111,613	$54
   11	South Carolina	$110,430	$53
   12	Connecticut	$109,238	$53
   13	Utah	$108,741	$52
   14	Massachusetts	$108,191	$52
   15	Nebraska	$105,979	$51
   16	Ohio	$105,761	$51
   17	Georgia	$105,613	$51
   18	Arizona	$105,174	$51
   19	Indiana	$101,571	$49
   20	Michigan	$101,520	$49

   Average senior sharepoint developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Invesco	$131,331	$63.14
   2	Texas Capital Bank	$126,583	$60.86
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$124,294	$59.76	27
   4	dck worldwide	$122,926	$59.10
   5	CyberCoders	$122,891	$59.08
   6	Southwest Business Corporation	$119,471	$57.44
   7	Gate Gourmet Inc	$118,480	$56.96
   8	Populus Group	$118,135	$56.80
   9	Milliman	$117,819	$56.64	1
   10	James Avery Artisan Jewelry	$117,460	$56.47
   11	Energy Transfer	$116,715	$56.11	1
   12	SIS Industries	$116,226	$55.88
   13	Potomac Services LLC	$116,078	$55.81	2
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$115,843	$55.69	57
   15	INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS INC	$115,764	$55.66
   16	ArdentMC	$114,165	$54.89
   17	Henry Ford Health System	$114,069	$54.84
   18	Paragon Solutions	$113,862	$54.74
   19	Seneca Resources	$113,678	$54.65	3
   20	FMT Consultants	$113,646	$54.64	2

4. Writing a senior sharepoint developer job description

   A senior sharepoint developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior sharepoint developer job description:

   Senior sharepoint developer job description example

   Working at USfalcon is about providing exceptional professional services to the DoD and various Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.
   
   We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Senior SharePoint Developer/.NET Developer to work out of Washington, DC.This person would be responsible for designing, developing, configuring and deploying web applications within SharePoint.
   Experience with designing, developing, configuring and deploying web applications within SharePoint. The candidate should demonstrate excellent technical skills but also be able to talk with customers on a day-to-day basis. Candidates will be using these technologies on a daily basis: C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, jQuery, Web Services, Workflow, and many other APIs. Enhance UI through custom style sheet, JavaScript injection, content editor webparts, custom action and js Link Have experience building a farm solution Package and deploy solution with PowerShell during Agile Sprint deployment Thorough understanding of application development methodologies; comprehensive experience with structuring, developing, and implementing interactive Web sites and applications. Deep understanding of Web server applications (i.e. IIS) and process flow. Knowledge of database development, including SQL Server 2008/2012. Experience in analyzing business requirements; ability to understand and adapt to the organization's goals and objectives. Additional duties as assigned.
   
   Required Qualifications:
   
   7+ years' experience and strong understanding of ASP.NET, C#, .NET and Web Services. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   Current certifications (e.g. MCSD, MCP, etc.) preferred Working knowledge of either Agile, Scrum, Kanban or Waterfall methodologies Experience of working in Agile, Lean or Continuous Delivery teams Good communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter and highly motivated
   
   Required Clearance: Top Secret
   
   Travel: This position is currently 100% onsite work
   
   All USfalcon employees are required to show proof of vaccination status at time of hire to ensure compliance with EO14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (effective December 8, 2021).
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior sharepoint developer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior sharepoint developer job on Zippia to find and recruit senior sharepoint developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior sharepoint developers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with senior sharepoint developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior sharepoint developer

   Once you've selected the best senior sharepoint developer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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