Microsoft

Software Engineer II - Distributed Systems

Microsoft$85K — $169K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 2+ years of coding experience in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years experience in enterprise-level distributed systems.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft and customer security screening requirements.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of coding experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions while adhering to best practices.
  • Troubleshoot issues using logs and monitoring systems, and improve reliability through root cause analysis.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and security standards are met.
  • Collaborate with engineers to implement product features that align with business requirements.
  • Create and maintain automated testing procedures to enhance product quality and reliability.
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure integrations are secure and performant.
  • Work with product managers and designers to incorporate customer feedback into product experiences.

Benefits

  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaboration with a supportive engineering team.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and practices.
  • Strong emphasis on engineering best practices and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following engineering best practices, coding standards, and team guidelines.
  • Use debugging tools, logs, telemetry, and monitoring systems to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Participate in root cause analysis and implement fixes to improve service reliability and performance.
  • Participate in code reviews by providing and incorporating constructive feedback. Ensure code meets quality, security, reliability, and maintainability standards before deployment.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of product features and services. Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to evaluate technical approaches, document designs, and implement solutions that meet business and engineering requirements.
  • Create and maintain automated tests, including unit and integration tests, to ensure product quality and reliability. Continuously improve test coverage and support CI/CD practices.
  • Work with engineers across teams to understand dependencies, integrations, and system interactions. Help ensure solutions are secure, performant, and aligned with overall platform architecture.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and engineering teammates to understand customer and business requirements. Incorporate feedback and telemetry insights to improve product experiences and deliver customer value.
  • Learn and apply engineering best practices, new technologies, and development methodologies while contributing to a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
  • Embody our culture and values.


Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications
  • 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
  • 1+ years professional experience in enterprise level distributed systems


Job Requirements: Other

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
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ 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 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
    • OR equivalent experience.

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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $85,800 - CAD $169,300 per year.

Find additional pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Software Engineering IC3 - L'échelle salariale de base typique pour ce rôle dans l'ensemble du Canada est de 85,800 $ CAD à 169,300 $ CAD par année.

Pour plus d'information au sujet de la rémunération, veuillez cliquer ici:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Ce poste sera ouvert pendant au moins cinq jours et les candidatures seront acceptées de façon continue jusqu'à ce que le poste soit pourvu.

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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