Senior Backend Engineer responsible for integrating third - party services and AI - driven analysis. Building systems for federal compliance at Knox, securing sensitive government environments.
About the role
- JavaScript Developer creating high-quality Office Add-ins for M365 at Avvoka. Focused on optimizing plugin performance and enhancing user experience within Microsoft applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Enhance Microsoft 365 Plugins
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Office Add-ins for Word, Outlook, and other M365 applications using JavaScript and TypeScript
- Implement secure and scalable integrations with Microsoft Graph API and other Office JS SDKs
- Ensure consistent user experiences between the plugin and the core web platform
- Integrate AI-Powered Features
- Work closely with AI engineers to integrate intelligent suggestions, content generation, and automation features directly into the Microsoft plugin environment
- Implement API connections to internal and third-party AI services (e.g., OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services)
- Optimize performance for real-time, context-aware AI interactions within Office documents
- Write and Maintain Robust, Scalable Code
- Deliver clean, maintainable, and testable TypeScript/JavaScript code aligned with modern standards
- Build for reliability, performance, and security within enterprise-grade environments
- Continuously improve code quality through refactoring, testing, and automation
- Collaborate and Communicate
- Partner with product managers, designers, and AI engineers to define and deliver impactful plugin features
- Participate in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for the plugin ecosystem
- Provide clear documentation, technical insights, and code reviews to ensure consistent engineering standards
- Drive Innovation and Technical Excellence
- Stay current with advancements in Microsoft 365 development, AI APIs, and JavaScript frameworks
- Champion best practices in testing, CI/CD, and deployment for Office Add-ins
- Experiment with emerging AI/ML tools and evaluate their potential for enhancing user experience
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (typically 5+ years).
- Solid frontend experience with frameworks like React or Vue.js.
- Experience building production web apps: RESTful APIs, OAuth2 flows and secure authentication.
- Proven ability to debug and optimise complex UI performance issues.
- Comfortable working with product and design teams and owning end-to-end delivery.
- Hands-on experience developing Office Add-ins using Office.js and integrating with Microsoft Graph.
- Familiarity with Azure, OpenAI, or Cognitive Services for AI integrations.
- Background in B2B SaaS or document automation platforms.
- Exposure to testing frameworks (Jest, Playwright) and CI/CD for plugin deployment.
- Understanding of accessibility, UX principles, and UI performance optimisation.
Benefits
- Remote-first working policy – employees are empowered to work from home and come into the office based on role and business requirements
- Home office IT allowance (eligibility criteria apply)
- Annual learning and development budget (eligibility criteria apply)
- Clear pathways for professional development and career growth
- Flexible dress code (role-based requirements apply)
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