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Job Title: Microsoft 365 Engineer
Location-Type: Remote (onsite preferred in Racine WI)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Month Contract
Compensation Range: $37-$44/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Job Description:- The Microsoft 365 Engineer serves as a senior technical contributor on the client's End User Productivity team, responsible for advanced engineering and delivery of M365 productivity solutions across a global enterprise environment.
Job Summary- Design and engineer solutions within the Microsoft 365 productivity stack, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Copilot, and Office, balancing user experience, cost, and supportability.
- Participate in planning and roadmapping for M365 services in collaboration with service owners and cross-functional architectural stakeholders.
- Guide junior team members on M365 technical best practices, interdependencies, and engineering standards.
- Monitor advancements and innovations in Microsoft's toolset and the broader productivity landscape, initiating internal prototypes and proofs of concept as appropriate.
- Support the development of standards and principles for the client's M365 portfolio.
- Coordinate with managed service providers for implementation and support of productivity solutions.
- Collaborate with global teams, with availability during core hours of 8-5 CST and flexibility to accommodate time zone differences.
Minimum Requirements:- Minimum 5 years of experience working within a global, enterprise-level technology environment.
- 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 management and administration.
- Experience with Information Security principles and software licensing as they apply to Microsoft 365.
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior technical team members (formal leadership not required).
- Proficiency in three or more of the following: Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Entra.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:- Familiarity with architecture concepts and/or relevant certification (e.g., TOGAF or equivalent).
- Experience working with managed service providers and third-party vendors.
- Background in enterprise software licensing and portfolio planning or roadmapping.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate data, anticipate obstacles, and develop actionable resolution plans.