SharePoint Viva Customer Engineer

Sonata Software Overview

In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers.

As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation™ playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.

Position : SharePoint Viva Customer Engineer

Location : Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai

Work Mode : Hybrid

Immediate joiners

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SharePoint Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with SharePoint Online and SharePoint on-premises environments. The role involves managing and administering SharePoint Online at the tenant level, integrating with Microsoft 365 services, and ensuring data governance and security.

Key Responsibilities

SharePoint Online Administration :

Manage site collections at the tenant level.

Design and implement hub site architectures.

Utilize SPO Management Shell, PnP PowerShell module, and Microsoft Graph for tenant management.

Oversee tenant-level external sharing and prevent oversharing.

Administer and configure Microsoft Search and understand Microsoft Graph Search connectors.

Integrate SharePoint Online with M365 Purview for data governance and information management.

Implement data loss prevention, data retention, and sensitivity labels for SPO / ODFB.

Manage Microsoft 365 backup and archive for SharePoint Online.

Utilize SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) Add-on features and controls.

OneDrive for Business Administration :

Understand GPO / Intune settings for managing the OneDrive for Business sync client.

Migrate from on-premises home drives to OneDrive for Business.

Apply best practices for the OneDrive for Business sync client.

Development and Integration :

Understand the concepts of using SharePoint Framework (SPfX) and PowerShell with SharePoint

Integrate Viva Connections with SharePoint Online and set up SharePoint Homesite integration.

Configure Viva Connections experience for users.

Administer and manage Viva Engage at the tenant level using the Viva Engage Admin Center.

Knowledge of Viva Connections and Viva Engage administration.

Qualifications :

10+ Years of Viva Engage / Yammer administration

Proven experience in SharePoint Online and Viva Administration.

Strong understanding of data governance and security practices including labeling and retention.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills :

Experience with SharePoint Online services and integrations as well as SharePoint Server on premises.

Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation.

If you are passionate about SharePoint and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law