Software Consultant (Contract) – Microsoft Ecos...

Software Consultant (Contract) Microsoft Ecosystem (100% Remote) Duration: Around 3 months Mode of Interview: Virtual Job Description: About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in AI Logistics, is looking for a skilled Software Consultant to join their team for a 8 week project. This project involves working with stakeholders. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables You will research and implement a technical prototype leveraging Microsoft's enterprise APIs to enhance Rubrik's data protection and recovery capabilities. Key Technical Focus: ? Microsoft Graph API: Advanced data extraction and metadata analysis across M365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, OneDrive). ? Scale & Performance: Optimizing for high-volume unstructured data transfer while navigating API limits. Deliverables To be successful in this contract, you must deliver: 1. Functional PoC: A working codebase demonstrating data extraction, analysis, and transfer for high volumes of unstructured data using Microsoft APIs. 2. Performance & Scalability Report: Detailed documentation on throughput results, latency, and the specific limitations/quotas of the APIs encountered during testing. 3. Technical Design Doc: A concise architecture document outlining the "how" and "why" behind your implementation. 4. Executive Summary: A final presentation/briefing of findings and recommendations for Rubrik Engineering Leadership. Deliverables: ? Rapid Prototyping: Transition high-level research goals into a functional codebase that proves feasibility. ? API Deep-Diving: Navigate complex MSFT documentation to identify the most efficient endpoints for data movement and security telemetry. ? Bottleneck Identification: Proactively identify where Microsoft throttling or permission structures (Entra ID) will impact Rubrik's scale. Overview Our client is seeking a senior Software Consultant for a short-term, high-impact project focused on deep integration with Microsoft's developer and API ecosystem. This is a fast-moving, research-driven Proof of Concept (PoC) engagement designed to validate new technical capabilities related to Microsoft 365 data access, scale, and performance. This is a "Version 0" project - the consultant will move quickly from initial architecture and whiteboarding to a working prototype in a matter of weeks. The outcome will inform potential future product investment. Project & Technical Focus The consultant will research and build a functional prototype leveraging Microsoft enterprise APIs to extract, analyze, and move large volumes of unstructured data from Microsoft 365 environments. Key focus areas include: • Microsoft Graph API: Data extraction and metadata analysis across SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, and OneDrive • Scale & Performance: Handling high-volume unstructured data while navigating Microsoft API limits, throttling, and permissions Deliverables The consultant is expected to deliver the following by the end of the engagement: • Functional Proof of Concept A working codebase demonstrating large-scale data extraction, analysis, and transfer using Microsoft APIs. • Performance & Scalability Report Documentation outlining throughput, latency, bottlenecks, and API limitations encountered during testing. • Technical Design Document A concise architecture overview explaining design decisions, tradeoffs, and implementation approach. • Executive Summary A final presentation summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for engineering leadership. What You'll Do • Rapidly translate high-level research goals into a functional prototype • Deep dive into Microsoft documentation to identify optimal Graph API endpoints • Identify performance bottlenecks related to throttling, quotas, and Entra ID (Azure AD) permissions • Experiment, iterate, and pivot quickly when APIs or permissions behave unexpectedly Who You Are • Microsoft Ecosystem Expert: Deep, hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and Microsoft Graph API • Entra ID Savvy: Strong understanding of authentication, app registrations, permission models, and tenant-level constraints • Problem Solver: Comfortable working through undocumented behavior, permission failures, and edge cases • High-Velocity Engineer: Thrives in ambiguous, time-boxed projects where speed and clarity matter more than polish Technical Requirements • Languages: Proficiency in Go, Python, or C#/.NET • APIs: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Graph API and related authentication flows • Experience building backend prototypes or integrations that operate at scale What Makes This Role Unique • Short-term, high-impact engagement • Heavy emphasis on exploration, validation, and technical truth • Ideal for senior engineers or consultants with deep Microsoft API experience who enjoy fast-paced, exploratory work. Best Regards, Shivam Kumar IT Technical Recru