Microsoft · 1 day ago
Software Engineer - CTJ - TS
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Cloud+AI Silver Team, focusing on enabling Azure services in secure environments. The role involves building and maintaining critical infrastructure while ensuring high standards of security and operational excellence.
Agentic AIApplication Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own Service Reliability
Drive Technical Excellence Across Domains
Build Automation and Improve Systems
Engineer for Security and Compliance
Analyze Data to Drive Improvements
Grow Your Skills Continuously
Build Scalable, Reliable Systems
Collaborate Across Microsoft
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination
This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
Preferred
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience
Full stack development experience with modern frameworks and cloud-native architectures
Demonstrated understanding of CI/CD concepts, Azure DevOps, and Git/GitHub workflows
2+ years hands-on experience with Windows or Linux system administration
Deep debugging skills across the entire stack - from OS to cloud services
Experience building and supporting large-scale production services with focus on reliability, observability, and performance
Proven ability to solve operational challenges in scalable, sustainable ways - not just quick fixes
Expertise in logging, monitoring, alerting, and measuring service health
Comfort with 24x7 on-call responsibilities and incident response
Proficient in scripting languages with judgment about when to transition to managed code
Track record of writing maintainable, well-tested code that scales
Experience contributing to partner team codebases and navigating different engineering cultures
Exceptional ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where requirements evolve
Self-directed learner who stays current with emerging technologies and practices
Experience collaborating across disciplines - engineers, program managers, security, and data
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
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2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Vukani Mngxati
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