Software Engineer II - CTJ - POLY

Summary

Microsoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering individuals and organizations. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to drive reliable, scalable, and high-performance solutions across the Commerce + Ecosystems stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliable, scalable, and high-performance solutions across the C+E stack, ensuring robust service design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused outcomes and broad technical impact
• Support Commerce + Ecosystems in dedicated clouds by mitigating issues with sustainable, forward-thinking solutions
• Leverage telemetry data to identify patterns and trends that enable continuous operational improvement through automation
• Develop scripts and automation to resolve complex problems and prevent recurrence of service issues
• Partner with internal customers and engineering teams to conduct root cause analyses, uphold security and compliance, and share end-to-end service expertise
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to monitor and manage distributed systems effectively
• Embody our culture and values

Skills

• 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 Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 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
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and interactions between technology layers
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python), and automation frameworks
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, or similar
• Ability to leverage telemetry and monitoring tools to identify patterns, trends, and drive proactive improvements
• Skilled in incident management, root cause analysis, and implementing durable fixes
• Demonstrated experience developing scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve service reliability
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex issues across large-scale systems
• Proven ability to partner with engineering teams and internal customers to deliver sustainable solutions
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards in cloud environments
• Passion for learning new technologies and driving continuous operational improvement

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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 Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 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
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and interactions between technology layers
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python), and automation frameworks
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, or similar
• Ability to leverage telemetry and monitoring tools to identify patterns, trends, and drive proactive improvements
• Skilled in incident management, root cause analysis, and implementing durable fixes
• Demonstrated experience developing scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve service reliability
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex issues across large-scale systems
• Proven ability to partner with engineering teams and internal customers to deliver sustainable solutions
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards in cloud environments
• Passion for learning new technologies and driving continuous operational improvement