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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted: 69 days ago

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This role $177k

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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 1580 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Senior Software Engineer on Microsoft’s Identity division, you will join a team dedicated to building and maintaining authentication libraries that power secure access for Microsoft applications and thousands of third-party apps. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing high-performance authentication components, engaging with customers through open-source initiatives, and ensuring robust test coverage and integration testing. You will collaborate closely with product managers, security experts, and engineering teams to deliver solutions that meet the highest standards of security and usability. This role requires expertise in Java or Kotlin, Android app development, and OAuth protocols, as well as a strong understanding of authentication protocols and secure API design. Your work will directly impact Microsoft’s core businesses and customer trust by shaping the future of identity and access management on a global scale.

Skills

Java Kotlin Android OAuth CI/CD Git Python PostgreSQL Maven Gradle Docker Swagger JUnit Selenium Jenkins GitHub Google Cloud Platform Azure AWS Linux RESTful APIs JSON XML

What you'll do

Design and develop secure, scalable authentication components for Microsoft applications.
Implement features that enhance developer and customer experiences through seamless SSO.
Drive modern software engineering practices by conducting design reviews and adhering to standards.
Engage with customers via open source initiatives to deliver needed security features.
Improve test coverage and resolve issues in integration tests for authentication libraries.

What we're looking for

5+ years of technical engineering experience, preferably with Java or Kotlin.
2+ years of experience in Android app development.
3+ years of experience in security or OAuth protocols.
Strong understanding and implementation of modern software engineering practices.
Experience engaging with customers through open source to deliver needed features.
Deep expertise in authentication protocols, secure API design, telemetry, and threat mitigation.
Ability to work closely with product managers, security experts, and cross-functional teams.

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