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Microsoft

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Germany, +15
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree in CS/Engineering, 6+ years in full-stack programming, cloud experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a passion for innovation and collaboration.
  • You will design, build, and maintain features for large-scale data processing systems, collaborating with engineering teams and PMs to ensure product success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or Mathematics or IT technical discipline.
  • 6+ years of programming experience in full stacks like .NET, Java, ReactJS, Angular JS .etc.
  • Experience building and shipping production grade software or services.
  • Experience building and operating online services and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
  • Experience in Cloud environment.
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
  • Good communication skills to collaborate with global teams.
  • 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Experience in technical design.
  • Experience in driving the features to the completion with effective collaboration with stakeholders such as Partners, Product managers and Cross geo teams.
  • Experience creating and shipping V1 products using modern development practices.
  • Experience using agile methodologies and/or test-driven development (TDD).
  • Great curiosity and willingness to question.
  • Strong desire to innovate, ideate and implement the products and processes.
  • High enthusiasm, integrity, ingenuity, results-orientation, self-motivation, and resourcefulness in a fast-paced competitive environment.
  • Love the next problem, the next experiment, the next partner.
  • Have a deep desire to work collaboratively, solve problems with groups, find win/win solutions and celebrate successes.
  • Get excited by the challenge of hard technical problems.
  • Solve problems by always leading with deep passion and empathy for customers.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for engineers who have a track record of success, who deliver results, and who (preferably) have a background in large-scale data processing systems. Everyone on the team owns significant areas of the system, directly contributes to the vision, direction, and implementation of new features, and are key to the success of our products. You will collaborate on your designs across our partner engineering teams and work closely with our PMs to design, build, and maintain a growing set of features that will serve the needs of our customers.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Software Engineer II role at Microsoft?

The primary focus of the Software Engineer II role is to contribute to the Microsoft Data Privacy Platform team, which aims to enhance data privacy solutions and empower companies to comply with new regulations while building customer trust.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 6+ years of programming experience in full stacks such as .NET, Java, ReactJS, and AngularJS, along with experience in building and shipping production-grade software or services, is required.

What educational background is necessary for applicants?

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related IT technical discipline.

Is prior experience in cloud environments necessary for this role?

Yes, prior experience in cloud environments is necessary for the Software Engineer II role.

What are the expected collaboration opportunities in this position?

As a Software Engineer II, you will collaborate closely with global teams, including partner engineering teams and product managers, to design, build, and maintain features for data privacy solutions.

Are there specific methodologies that the team follows?

Yes, the team uses agile methodologies and encourages test-driven development (TDD).

What personal qualities are valued in candidates for this position?

Candidates should demonstrate strong curiosity, a desire to innovate, high enthusiasm, integrity, results orientation, and a collaborative spirit for solving technical problems.

Is security screening required for this position?

Yes, candidates must meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, which include passing a background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Will I have ownership of significant areas of the system?

Yes, everyone on the team owns significant areas of the system and contributes directly to the vision and implementation of new features.

How does the team contribute to Microsoft’s overall mission?

The team is dedicated to making the world a safer place by providing reliable data privacy products that address compliance requirements, thus supporting Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet.

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