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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $181k
This role $177k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Viva Engage platform engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services using Ruby on Rails and Java (Dropwizard) to support multi-directional dialogue between millions of users. Your day-to-day tasks include owning services end-to-end from design reviews through deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver changes safely across environments, and improving system reliability and operability through automation and better monitoring practices. You will also act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) during incidents, driving mitigation efforts and post-incident learning. The role requires experience in building and operating backend services in Ruby and Java, familiarity with web frameworks like Ruby on Rails and service frameworks such as Dropwizard, and expertise in deploying and managing systems in cloud or containerized environments, particularly in compliance-sensitive settings.

Skills

Ruby Java Ruby on Rails Dropwizard CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure PostgreSQL MySQL Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Ansible Terraform OAuth SAML GDPR HIPAA

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain backend services using Ruby on Rails and Java.
  • Own services end-to-end, including deployment, monitoring, and on-call support.
  • Improve reliability and operability through better instrumentation and automation.
  • Act as a DRI during incidents to drive mitigation and post-incident learning.
  • Contribute to deployment pipelines and operational standards for sovereign clouds.

What we're looking for

  • Professional experience building and operating backend services using Ruby on Rails and Java.
  • Ownership of production services including debugging, incident response, and operational support.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems in cloud or containerized environments.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and safe deployment practices.
  • Knowledge of compliance-sensitive environments and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong written communication skills for technical documentation and incident reviews.

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