As a Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform, AI Framework, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing a large-scale, Azure-based data platform that processes vast amounts of data daily. Your role involves designing, building, and operating core infrastructure components such as orchestration systems (Airflow), backend services (Python/FastAPI), monitoring tools, and reliability systems to ensure the platform's robustness and scalability. You will work closely with data engineers to define standardized patterns for deployment and observability, diagnose complex issues in distributed systems, and contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices. The ideal candidate has strong Python programming skills, experience with Azure technologies like ADLS Gen2, Synapse/Spark, and Azure Data Explorer, as well as hands-on knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, monitoring tools, and large-scale system design principles.
Skills
Python
FastAPI
Azure
ADLS Gen2
Synapse
Azure Data Explorer
Airflow
Terraform
Bicep
ARM
CI/CD
Prometheus
Grafana
Kubernetes
PostgreSQL
What you'll do
Design and build core components of a distributed data platform using Python/FastAPI.
Operate and maintain orchestration systems like Airflow for reliable workflows.
Ensure backend services meet high standards for performance and reliability.
Define and enforce standardized patterns for infrastructure and observability.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.
Partner with data engineering teams to enable efficient data processing.
What we're looking for
Strong programming experience in Python for building backend services or APIs.
Hands-on experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Azure preferred).
Proven ability to design and operate large-scale distributed systems.
Experience with monitoring and observability systems including metrics, logging, and alerting.
Ability to own and deliver production systems end-to-end, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Familiarity with Azure technologies such as ADLS Gen2, Synapse/Spark, and Azure Data Explorer.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Bicep, ARM, Terraform.
Market check
Salary context
This
$119,800–$234,700
range sits above
60%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,468–$234,700
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$149,618–$217,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
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