Software Engineer II

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You will be part of dynamic group of world-class engineers responsible for being the first responders to a planet-scale system.

Your team will be the frontline in managing a critical infrastructure that supports billions of daily operations trusted by customers globally.

This role has high visibility, is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of our services and requires team members who are both technically adept and capable of handling complex challenges inherent in a large-scale distributed system. Your expertise will contribute to the stability of our systems, satisfaction and success of our customers.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in understanding large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep technical knowledge and a strong understanding of system architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service and maintaining customer trust.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.

• Understand a planet scale system, both breadth and depth of how things work is necessary.
• An aptitude for rapid response to incidents and ensure high availability of the service.
• Collaborate closely with technical experts to maintain and enhance system reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in system monitoring and issue resolution.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Exhibit growth mindset, and culture of excellence, and agility.