SharePoint & Microsoft 365 / Copilot Automation Specialist

Hiring company: Toptal Headquarters: URL: https://www.toptal.com/ About the Role We're looking for a SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Automation Specialist to design and implement intelligent workflows, information architecture, and AI-enabled automation across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem — with strong emphasis on Copilot and Microsoft Purview. You'll be the person who turns SharePoint from a static document repository into a well-governed, automated, AI-augmented workspace. If you can architect information governance and build Copilot-powered automation with equal confidence, this role is built for that. What You'll Do • Design, build, and maintain SharePoint sites, document libraries, and information architecture • Implement Microsoft 365 automation using Power Automate, Power Platform, and related tools • Configure and optimize Microsoft Copilot capabilities across SharePoint and the broader M365 environment • Implement data governance, information protection, and compliance controls using Microsoft Purview • Design and enforce data classification, retention, and sensitivity labeling policies • Build automated workflows that reduce manual effort across business processes • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across SharePoint, M365 automation, and Purview configurations • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate them into technical solutions • Maintain documentation for architecture, automation workflows, and governance policies • Stay current on Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Purview feature updates and best practices What You Bring • Strong hands-on experience with SharePoint architecture, administration, and site design • Experience with Microsoft 365 automation tools, including Power Automate and the Power Platform • Hands-on experience configuring and deploying Microsoft Copilot within M365 environments • Strong experience with Microsoft Purview, including data governance, compliance, and information protection • Understanding of data classification, retention policies, and sensitivity labeling • Ability to translate business process needs into automated, governed technical solutions • Strong troubleshooting skills across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem • Solid communication skills for collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders Nice to Have • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, SC-400, PL-200) • Experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development • Experience with Microsoft Graph API for custom integrations • Background supporting regulated industries with compliance-heavy requirements Why This Role • End-to-end ownership: Own architecture, automation, and governance across the M365 ecosystem, not a single narrow tool • Cutting-edge focus: Work hands-on with Copilot, one of the newest and fastest-evolving parts of the Microsoft stack • Governance depth: Real responsibility for data protection and compliance through Purview, not just automation for its own sake • Flexibility: Remote-friendly engagement structure How to Apply Ready to bring SharePoint, Copilot, and Purview expertise to a modern M365 environment? Apply through Toptal here: https://www.toptal.com/talent/apply To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-sharepoint-microsoft-365-copilot-automation-specialist