Software Engineer

Our team owns the client release pipeline for Microsoft Teams that spans across multiple platforms/devices. Our infrastructure allows partner teams to deliver a new feature to millions of users in the order of minutes in an automated fashion. We are looking for a Software Engineer to help drive our flighting system to the next level through data driven intelligence.

As a Software Engineer in Teams Fundamentals - E2E Framework Engineering team, you will be an active participant in developing the cutting-edge tooling and automation necessary to validate and release new versions of Microsoft Teams. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth, deepen your knowledge of CI/CD tooling and advance your proficiency in software development. This is a flexible work opportunity with up to 50% of work done remotely.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience with problem-solving & debugging skills.
• Demonstrable record of working with partner teams as well as a goal and detail orientated mind set.
• Experience being self-motivated and reaching across teams and organizations to make progress collaboratively.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with and knowledge of CI/CD tools (Azure Devops pipelines, Github Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
• Knowledge of Python and TypeScript.
• Knowledge and experience around AI.
• Experience communicating technical details clearly across organizational boundaries.

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• Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
• Supports identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product feature with oversight.
• With guidance, learns to create and implement code for a product, service, or feature reusing code as applicable.
• Assists and learns about breaking down work items into tasks and provides estimation.
• Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions for simple problems, and recommends actions to restore system/product/service by following the playbook.
• Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.