Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Closes
Nov 22, 2026

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly | Microsoft Careers

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the distributed database services team, you will independently lead the architecture and development of secure, air-gapped cloud environments. Your responsibilities include designing and building robust, compliant systems that meet strict regulatory requirements while ensuring high availability and performance. You will develop automated solutions for provisioning, deployment, and failover to minimize manual intervention and enhance reliability. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and drive long-term improvements in system security and operability. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, database management, automation tools, and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes Terraform AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Linux SQL REST JSON Swagger SAML OAuth Incident Management Security Standards Debugging Tools Automation Tools Cloud Security DevOps Practices

What you'll do

  • Design and operate distributed database services for secure cloud environments.
  • Ensure production reliability of database services through availability and performance management.
  • Develop compliant systems meeting strict regulatory requirements in sovereign clouds.
  • Automate full service lifecycle to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot complex system failures and implement long-term solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver operable database platforms.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on distributed systems.
  • Strong background in database services, including reliability and operability.
  • Expertise in automation across the full service lifecycle for provisioning and deployment.
  • Experience in troubleshooting complex system failures and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of security standards and compliance requirements for cloud environments.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on engineering projects.

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