Software Engineer II

Excited about transforming the global employee experience at Microsoft? Passionate about the future of work and harnessing AI and Machine Learning? Ready to build amazing user experiences on mobile, web and M365 products? Join us at Microsoft Digital (MSD) and thrive in cloud and full-stack development. Your journey to shaping the digital future starts here.  

Microsoft Digital (MSD)’s mission is to power, protect, and transform the employee experience at Microsoft across the globe.  Come, build community, explore your passions, pursue your AI and ML aspirations, do your best work and be a part of the team within Microsoft’s Data Platform & Growth (DPG) organization and Experiences & Devices (E+D) division. Microsoft Digital (MSD), is the team that innovates, creates, and delivers the vision for Microsoft’s employee experience, human resources, corporate and legal affairs, global real estate products, and runs Microsoft’s internal network and infrastructure, plus builds campus modernization and hybrid solutions. You will leverage Gen AI, AI, ML, and other topical and latest technologies to focus on empowering Microsoft employees with the tools and services that define both the physical and digital future of work.     

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer II with a solid foundation in software development and UX skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack development. If you are a passionate and innovative Full Stack Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team of talented professionals.  

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust RESTful APIs and integrate them with front-end interfaces.  
• Develop and maintain front-end components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.  
• Utilize back-end technologies including Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, or similar frameworks to build scalable and efficient server-side applications.  
• Design and optimize database schemas, with proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases such as CosmosDB or MongoDB.  
• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud services on platforms like Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.  
• Implement containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and management of applications.  
• Develop mobile applications using native (iOS/Android) or hybrid frameworks like React Native or Flutter.  
• Apply strong understanding of UX/UI principles to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.  
• Implement serverless computing and microservices architecture to build scalable and resilient systems.  
• Implement DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code, to automate and streamline development and deployment processes.  

Qualifications

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 Master'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.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js). 
• Strong understanding of back-end technologies, including Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, or similar frameworks. 
• Experience designing and optimizing database schemas, with proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (CosmosDB, MongoDB). 
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or similar cloud platforms. 
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Experience with mobile application development, including native (iOS/Android) and hybrid frameworks (React Native, Flutter). 
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles. 
• Experience with serverless computing and microservices architecture. 
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Problem-solving ability: Ability to analyze complex problems, think critically, and develop creative solutions to challenges encountered during development.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively conveying ideas, collaborating with team members, and sharing knowledge. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to collective goals is also crucial.  
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements, technologies, and priorities. 
• Ability to pay attention to small details while maintaining focus on the larger project goals to ensure accuracy and quality in work. Understanding the importance of meeting customer needs and delivering solutions that provide value and satisfaction.  

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.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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