Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - POLY | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Nov 28, 2026

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

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As a Senior Software Engineer in Azure Data Transfer, you will join a team dedicated to enabling secure and efficient data transfer between disconnected clouds and enclaves. Your primary responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to define user requirements, developing design documents, implementing optimized code for performance improvements, and acting as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) to monitor system health and initiate corrective actions. You will also drive project plans, release schedules, and work items while ensuring consistency in monitoring and operations at scale. The role requires expertise in C#, .NET, Azure services, and experience with cloud security protocols. Ideal candidates should be adept at handling complex technical challenges and contributing to the seamless integration of data transfer solutions for high-security environments.

Skills

Azure Kubernetes Terraform Python Go Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana PostgreSQL Redis Git Swagger/OpenAPI RESTful APIs JSON/YAML Linux AWS Google Cloud Platform

What you'll do

  • Drives identification and development of design documents for product enhancements.
  • Implements and optimizes code to improve performance and maintainability of services.
  • Acts as Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for monitoring system health.
  • Proactively seeks new knowledge to enhance the reliability and efficiency of products.
  • Develops and follows playbooks to guide other engineers in project execution.

What we're looking for

  • - 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on performance and maintainability.
  • - Experience in designing and implementing secure data transfer solutions for cloud environments.
  • - Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders and project managers.
  • - Proven ability to act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for system monitoring and issue resolution.
  • - Commitment to continuous learning and adaptation of new technologies to enhance product performance.

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