Software Engineer II

Overview

Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of world of data. The databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems. We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. We are on a journey to enable developer friendly, mission-critical, AI enabled operational Databases across relational, non-relational and OSS offerings.

The Data Modernization team within Azure Data builds Database migration capabilities. Database migration is an area that is top of mind for the Azure organization as a whole and is an extremely visible, crucial, and fast-moving area of investment for the team. These set of services are the newest addition of services being built by the team and are driven by the all-important momentum of migrating and modernizing customer workloads from on-premises to Azure. These are extremely high scale hybrid services, and their goal is to help customers migrate their workloads from wherever they are to Azure and modernize on the way.

We are looking for engineers with a strong technical background and passion to research new areas, write optimal code, enhance coding standards and ship fast. Engineers who are interested in developing a state-of-the-art migration capability. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall customer experience. We follow short, frequent release cycles with room for innovation in multiple areas. As a team, we welcome self-driven and smart engineers, with a positive attitude and growth mindset, ready to translate ambiguity into concrete deliverables that move the needle for the customer. We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create an environment that fosters continuous learning and growth for all team members. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop secure, testable and maintainable code
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Embrace agile engineering practices and dev-ops culture with Live Site focus. End to End engineering (from architecture to Livesite) accountability for the services
• Carry out quick proofs of concepts, troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
• Leverage data and telemetry to make decisions and drive feedback into systems design and implementation
• Embody our culture and values
  
  

Qualifications

Required /Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to C#, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, or Python OR equivalent experience, debugging and problem sovling
• 2+ years of Full stack experience or open to learn and deliver on full stack development needs
  
  

Preferred/Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in one of the following languages - C#, or Java, TypeScript, JS
• Solid problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
• Working in agile teams with strong customer focus
• Good communication and cross group collaboration skills
• Experience in Cloud and distributed systems is a big plus
• Experience with both Windows and Linux
  
  

By applying to this role, you will be considered for additional roles with similar qualifications.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

• This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  
  

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form (Accessibility | Microsoft Careers).

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