Microsoft 365 Automation Engineer (part-time), EU based

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Automation Engineer to join a configuration-as-code initiative focused on automating governance and deployment within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who combines deep PowerShell development expertise with strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and DevOps practices. The position focuses on building scalable automation, extending open-source frameworks, and treating M365 configuration as code. Details: Contract type: B2B (50% allocation) Start: ASAP Duration: Until the end of August (with possible prolongation) Location: Remote, EU based Responsibilities: Design and implement automation for Microsoft 365 tenant configuration using a configuration-as-code approach Deploy and manage Microsoft365DSC framework across M365 services (Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune) Extend and modify existing frameworks, including development of custom PowerShell modules and DSC resources Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) for automated configuration deployments Implement configuration drift monitoring and automated reporting Ensure security and compliance alignment of automated configurations Collaborate with stakeholders, document automation processes, and provide technical guidance when needed Requirements: PowerShell & Automation Advanced experience with PowerShell development (module creation, scripting best practices) Strong knowledge of Desired State Configuration (DSC) architecture (LCM, MOF files, custom resources) Experience interacting with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs via PowerShell Ability to write clean, reusable, and testable code (Pester is a plus) Microsoft 365 Strong hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 workloads: Entra ID (Azure AD) Exchange Online SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams Intune (Endpoint Manager) Understanding of authentication models (Service Principals, App Registrations, Certificate-based auth) DevOps & CI/CD Strong Git knowledge (branching strategies, PR workflows) Experience building CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (YAML) or GitHub Actions Experience with configuration export/import methodologies Nice to Have Hands-on experience with Microsoft365DSC framework Knowledge of ReverseDSC and cross-tenant configuration synchronization Experience with Azure Automation or Azure Functions Microsoft certifications (MS-700, MS-102, AZ-400) Open-source contributions (PowerShell or Microsoft365DSC related)