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Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Required Skills

pythoncloud-native applicationsdistributed systemsai/mldockerkubernetesci/cdreactmicroservices

About the Role

Senior Software Engineer role at Microsoft's Azure CXP team focusing on building scalable, reliable cloud systems. Responsibilities include full-stack development, project ownership, and mentoring. Requires 4+ years of experience with cloud platforms and modern software engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deliver scalable, resilient software systems across full stack
  • Own projects end-to-end from requirements to deployment and iteration
  • Write clean, maintainable code and drive engineering quality through reviews and testing
  • Ensure production reliability via monitoring, issue resolution, and automation
  • Mentor teammates and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding (C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python) OR equivalent experience
  • 3+ years designing and building scalable distributed full stack systems and cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure, GCP) with hands-on coding
  • 3+ years experience in agile, fast-paced environments navigating ambiguity
  • 3+ years experience with modern frameworks and tools for APIs, microservices, and front-end development

Nice to Have:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND 6+ years experience OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience
  • 5+ years leading or contributing to cross-functional engineering projects with strong communication skills
  • 2+ years of applied AI/ML experience (building models, leveraging AI services, automation)
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of modern database systems (SQL, NoSQL, caching, streaming)

Benefits & Perks

  • Industry leading healthcare