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About the department:
The Infrastructure & Core Services Messaging and Unified Communications Engineering team delivers secure, reliable communication platforms for the global enterprise. The group designs and supports messaging, telephony, conferencing, and compliance solutions in partnership with infrastructure, security, and business teams. Employees work in a collaborative, high-impact environment that offers exposure to complex systems, global scale, and meaningful career growth.
Engineering ownership across design, implementation, and operational improvement of Microsoft 365 collaboration and communication solutions across Teams, OneDrive, and related services
Lead engineering efforts for Microsoft Teams collaboration workloads and enterprise telephony (Direct Routing, Operator Connect)
Architect and deploy Teams telephony solutions, including PSTN integration, voice routing, call flow design and compliance recording
Integrate Microsoft 365 services with enterprise systems, including identity (SSO / Entra ID), security platforms, network infrastructure, and compliance tools
Provide secondary role as engineering support for Messaging infrastructure related systems, including secure messaging and application mail gateways
Operate with Microsoft 365 Global Administrator access when required, supporting tenant-level decisions and cross-service integration
Support Microsoft OneDrive at an advanced (Tier 3) engineering level, including troubleshooting complex issues, performance optimization, and platform integration
Collaborate with SharePoint platform teams on Teams-related integration scenarios, without ownership of SharePoint architecture
Support mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise integration efforts related to collaboration and communication platforms
Resolve complex incidents as a third-level escalation resource and implement long-term improvements through root-cause analysis
Monitor platform performance and implement engineering-driven enhancements and automation
Support after-hours work during critical activities
Experience:
5+ years providing advanced engineering support as a Senior Engineer of Microsoft 365 Teams, including collaboration and voice workloads with a strong emphasis on Direct Routing design and integration
5+ years providing advanced engineering support for related Microsoft 365 services, including Messaging, SharePoint or OneDrive
Engineering, governance and operations of Zoom and/or Webex platforms
Engineering design and support of Messaging, secure messaging and gateways
Education & Certifications:
Microsoft 365, Exchange, or Teams certifications
Azure Administration certification
AudioCodes or similar SBC training or certifications
Technical Skills:
Integrate Microsoft 365 services in a hybrid Active Directory environment
Microsoft Teams engineering experience, including governance, lifecycle management, and collaboration architecture
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Microsoft Teams Phone solutions, including Compliance Recording, Direct Routing (required), voice routing policies, PSTN connectivity, and SBC integration
Strong understanding of telephony and voice engineering concepts, including SIP signaling, call flows, and end-to-end troubleshooting across Teams and network environments
Integration with identity systems (SSO, Entra ID, Azure AD), including application registration and permission management
Microsoft Graph API and advanced PowerShell scripting for automation
Experience migrating Microsoft 365 tenant data using third-party migration tools
Strong experience supporting Microsoft OneDrive, including architecture awareness, troubleshooting, and integration with Teams
Working knowledge of SharePoint Online as it relates to Microsoft Teams and OneDrive integration (no platform ownership required)
Configuration and policy management of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx
Messaging security and collaboration platform security concepts
Design and maintain engineering documentation, including architecture diagrams, system designs, integration workflows, and operational procedures
Clearly present technical designs and solutions to engineering and security teams
Develop and deliver training or knowledge transfer for operational teams
Exchange Online or hybrid messaging environments is a plus
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST
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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
Personal loan assistance
Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
12 weeks Paternity leave
Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
Transport facility
Child day care facility for women employees
Cricket grounds and gymnasium
Library
Health Center with doctor availability
HDFC ATM on the campus
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
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Skills Required
- 5+ years in senior messaging or unified communications engineering roles
- 5+ years administering Microsoft 365 at enterprise scale
- 5+ years providing Tier 2 or Tier 3 support
- Microsoft 365, Exchange, or Teams certifications
- Azure Administration certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate certification
Franklin Templeton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Franklin Templeton and has not been reviewed or approved by Franklin Templeton.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching, an Employee Stock Investment Plan, and financial wellness resources for long‑term savings. These elements indicate robust support for building long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by life, disability, and accident insurance and comprehensive wellness initiatives. Offerings such as vaccinations, screenings, and assistance programs reinforce broad health support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentives and recognition programs operate within a pay‑for‑performance approach, and a “great bonus system” is described across roles. These mechanisms suggest consistent variable pay opportunities tied to performance.
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