Software Engineer II - Github
Microsoft · Posted Oct 14
Software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware services
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About the role
The Azure Developer Division team at Microsoft India Development Center is building and shipping new managed Azure services in collaboration with strategic ISV partners, enabling the deployment and operation of popular open-source and third-party services on the Azure cloud at large scale. The role is focused on designing and building features across the stack for an Azure service, including prototyping, resource providers, Azure portal extensions, integration data plane, live site handling, and security compliance. Engineers are expected to write high-quality code and own the end-to-end test and DevOps lifecycle.
What you will do
- Responsibilities for this role include different aspects of designing and building features for an Azure service - such as prototyping, developing resource providers, authoring Azure portal extensions, building integration data plane, handling live site issues, driving security compliance etc. You will have opportunities to work across the stack to build new Azure services. We expect all engineers to write high-quality code and own the end-to-end test and DevOps lifecycle. You will build components to meet security, privacy, reliability, compliance, and performance needs.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- BA/BS or higher degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
- 4+ years of industry experience building and shipping software using modern programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, Go or Python
- Strong software design, coding, and problem-solving skills
- Customer obsession and passion for shipping high quality products
- Self-driven, can work independently and capable of dealing with ambiguity
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- 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
- Experience working in a Linux environment and/or with Open-Source projects is a plus
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as Azure, AWS or GCP
- Experience supporting live site services
- Experience with Docker and DevOps tools and processes
- Experience working with Resource provider, Azure portal, Azure Security and compliance of existing Azure services is a big plus
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products, services, and hardware devices. Best known for its Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and Xbox gaming consoles, the company has expanded heavily into enterprise cloud computing via Azure and advanced artificial intelligence solutions. As one of the world's most valuable public enterprises, it empowers individuals and businesses globally through innovative digital transformation.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 228,000+ employees
- Founded
- April 4, 1975
- Location
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Chair and President
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