Software Engineer, Data Engineering

The Consumer Sales Organization (CSO) is a global team at Microsoft responsible for sales across Modern Life (Windows, Microsoft 365, and Surface) and Gaming. CSO puts the consumer at the center, helping them discover, learn, and buy through direct and partner channels in over 120 countries around the world.   

The Data Engineering Team is an integral part of CSO, providing the data necessary to run these businesses, used by both non-managers and executives alike.   

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer, Data Engineering, who is comfortable creating and working with big data systems. We operate at a scale that few others do, processing data on a daily basis through various systems. We use a number of different programming languages and work on several different platforms. Security and compliance are paramount in all that we do.  

The ideal candidate will be experienced in the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), security assessments, and vulnerability management. They will also be well-versed in complying with privacy regulations. They will be excited about learning the newest security guidelines and applying them in their everyday work. They will think deeply about how to keep new and existing systems compliant with ever-changing privacy regulations. 

The successful candidate will be comfortable working individually on challenging projects as well as within a team. They will help architect and implement solutions. They may also guide others in the implementation of solutions. They will regularly interact with people across the company and outside the company in various roles, ensuring that solutions meet the needs of various stakeholders. 

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.

• Works with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., project manager, technical lead) to determine user requirements for a set of features. Leverages feedback to incorporate insights into future designs or solution fixes.
• Creates and implements code for a product, service, or feature, reusing code as applicable. Creates code that is extensible and maintainable. Considers diagnosability, reliability, and maintainability with few defects, and understands when the code is ready to be shared and delivered. Applies coding patterns and best practices to write code.
• Reviews the code of a product to ensure it meets the team's and Microsoft's quality standards, is reliable and accurate, and is appropriate for the scale of the product/solution area.
• Contributes to efforts to ensure the correct processes are followed to achieve a high degree of security, privacy, safety, and accessibility. Checks for visible evidence to demonstrate compliance for product areas. Develops and holds an understanding of the implications of onboarding new technologies following expectations of compliance at Microsoft.
• Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) working on call to monitor system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions. Alerts stakeholders as to the status and gains approval to restore system/product/service for simple problems. Responds within Service Level Agreement (SLA) timeframe. Escalates issues to appropriate owners.
• Learns new technology in a constantly evolving environment.