Microsoft Teams Implementation Specialist (m/f/d) remote I Freelance

About the Role

We are looking for a Microsoft Teams Implementation Specialist (m/f/d) to lead the end-to-end integration of Microsoft Teams within our multi-tenant, AI-powered self-service platform.

You will own the full lifecycle from development to deployment, verification, and ongoing maintenance ensuring a seamless one-click installation experience for our customers. This is a hands-on, self-driven role in a small and agile team. We’re looking for someone proactive , resourceful , and capable of taking initiative without needing constant direction . You should be comfortable solving complex technical problems, communicating clearly, and pushing projects forward with a sense of ownership and urgency.

⚠️ Very important:

You must have experience integrating 3rd-party apps into Microsoft Teams.
Please do not apply if you have not built or integrated 3rd-party Teams apps before.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize a Microsoft Teams integration for a Django-based , multi-tenant self-service AI platform.
• Design and implement a one-click deployment flow that allows external users to easily install the app in their own Teams environments.
• Manage and secure multi-tenant authentication, permissions, and identity across different organizations.
• Handle the submission, validation, and verification process for publishing and listing the Teams app in the Microsoft App Store.
• Integrate and extend AI capabilities using Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, and internal orchestration layers.
• Collaborate closely with the team to ensure smooth end-to-end deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to authentication, messaging, or tenant-specific deployment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in architecture, documentation, and performance.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying Microsoft Teams applications.
• Must have experience integrating 3rd-party apps into Microsoft Teams.
  (Please do not apply if you have not built or integrated 3rd-party Teams apps before.)
• Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Bot Framework, Graph API, and Teams App Studio / Developer Portal.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Python (Django strongly preferred).
• Deep understanding of multi-tenant architectures and OAuth2 authentication flows.
• Experience with AI integrations, including Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, or other large language model APIs.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, tool-using agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).-li>
• Demonstrated success in publishing and verifying apps for Microsoft Teams.
• Deployed at least one Microsoft Teams app on the Microsoft Apps Marketplace.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and documentation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, able to translate technical topics into clear next steps.
• Proactive and self-motivated, thrives in an independent, fast-paced startup setting.
• Able to take full ownership of projects and deliver end-to-end results with minimal supervision.
• Curious, adaptable, and passionate about building AI-driven products that work seamlessly across enterprise chat environments.

Additional Information

• Type: Freelance contract (hourly based)
• Start: Immediately
• Scope: Starting with at least 5 hours/month , with potential to increase
• Language: English only (German not required)
• Location: 100% remote

⚠️ When applying, please include your CV or portfolio and a short 2–3 minute introduction video (in English) telling us briefly about your experience with Microsoft Teams integrations.

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