Five9 Cloud Engineer
Job ID: 110614
Location: Lenexa, KS [On-Site]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 07/17/2025
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communications Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in administering and enhancing cloud-based contact center solutions, focusing on platforms such as Five9 and Microsoft Teams Phone. The position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a technically demanding environment and are proficient in managing complex telecommunication systems. This role can be based in Kansas City or St. Louis, and possibly other markets with approval.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, configure, and maintain the Five9 contact center platform, focusing on IVA, IVR, and ACD systems.
- Handle administration of Microsoft Teams Phone, including call routing and licensing adjustments.
- Conduct in-depth troubleshooting across various platforms including carriers, SIP, Five9, Teams Phone, and desktop environments.
- Develop and optimize call flows and track call metrics to provide insightful operational reports.
- Implement and manage integrations between Five9, Salesforce, Pindrop, and other enterprise applications using REST APIs.
- Stay updated with system enhancements and updates, ensuring optimal performance and educating stakeholders on new features.
- Assist in Telecom Expense Management (TEM), focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies.
- Mentor and train Tier 1 and Tier 2 support engineers, enhancing team expertise and system coverage.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in administering Five9 contact center solutions.
- At least 1 year of experience in managing Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Proven ability to perform advanced troubleshooting across various telecommunication platforms.
- Experience in developing custom reports and managing integrations using REST APIs.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML/CSS for agent scripting and interface customization.
- Knowledge of SQL and external reporting tools such as Power BI for data analysis.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical certifications related to Five9, Microsoft Teams, VoIP, or cloud contact center solutions are preferred.
Pay Range: $55.00 – $65.00 per hour
This position is based in office and requires the employee to work on-site.