Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in collaboration and unified communications
Strong expertise in Microsoft Teams Calling, including Direct Routing, Operator Connect, and Calling Plans, as well as related call policies and licensing
Hands-on experience with Session Border Controllers (AudioCodes, Ribbon, Cisco CUBE, etc.) and VoIP/SIP concepts
Requirements:
Serve as technical lead throughout discovery, design, and implementation project phases
Implement Microsoft Teams Calling solutions including Direct Routing, Operator Connect, and Calling Plans
Lead deployment of new customer environments and provide knowledge transfer to support teams
Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation and deliverables
Job description
SUMMARY
The Sr. Engineer, Microsoft Teams Calling is responsible for leading all phases of collaboration and voice projects from a technical perspective, including discovery, design, implementation, and ongoing support, with a primary focus on Microsoft Teams Calling and the broader Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystem. This role partners closely with clients to drive adoption of cloud voice, telephony modernization, and workload transformation to meet business objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as technical lead throughout discovery, design, and implementation project phases.
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Work closely with solution architects to develop high-level designs and translate them into detailed low-level designs.
Implement Microsoft Teams Calling solutions including Direct Routing, Operator Connect, and Calling Plans.
Lead deployment of new customer environments and provide knowledge transfer to support teams.
Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation and deliverables.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex voice, networking, and integration issues.
Collaborate with vendors, carriers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with clients.
Provide guidance aligned with industry best practices and Microsoft recommendations.
Assist in pre-sales efforts including solution design, scoping, and client presentations.
Stay current with Microsoft technologies through training, certifications, and industry engagement.
Participate in on-call rotations and support escalations as needed.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in collaboration and unified communications.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Teams Calling, including:
Direct Routing (SBC configuration and integration)
Operator Connect
Microsoft Calling Plans
Understanding of call policies (i.e. - Caller ID policies, Call Hold policies, Voicemail policies, Emergency Calling policies, Voice Routing policies)
Understanding of different voice licensing options (i.e. - Microsoft Teams Phone, Microsoft Teams Shared Devices, Teams Premium, Microsoft Teams Phone Resource Account)
Understanding of Microsoft SIP Gateway
Understanding of dial scopes
Understanding of Auto Attendants/Call Queues
Understanding of Queues App
Microsoft certifications preferred:
Microsoft 365 Administrator
Microsoft 365 Teams Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Teams, Exchange Online, Azure AD, and licensing.
