Site Reliability Engineer - CTJ - Poly | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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This role $152k
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TL;DR · Site Reliability Engineer - CTJ - Poly | Microsoft Careers

As a Software Engineer at M365 Sovereign Clouds, you will join a team dedicated to enhancing secure collaboration tools for sovereign and government cloud customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include coding for internal platforms and automation, monitoring systems on-call, and addressing operational challenges with minimal supervision. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to identify customer requirements and develop robust automation solutions, ensuring zero-touch deployments where possible. Key skills required are expertise in distributed systems, scalability, and a commitment to security best practices. The role demands proficiency in relevant technologies such as Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native tools, alongside strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities. This position is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of Microsoft’s sovereign cloud offerings, impacting millions of users worldwide.

What you'll do

  • Develops and implements code for M365 sovereign cloud services, focusing on scalability and security.
  • Monitors live site service operations on-call to address degradation or downtime issues promptly.
  • Improves troubleshooting guides and escalates complex issues impacting live site performance or functionality.
  • Identifies dependencies and contributes to design documents with minimal oversight for product areas.
  • Develops automation within production and deployment processes, aiming for zero-touch deployments.
  • Works with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and incorporates insights into future designs.

What we're looking for

  • Passionate about distributed systems and scalable services.
  • Experienced in creating technical partnerships across teams.
  • Committed to continuous improvement of development processes.
  • Capable of working independently in a fast-paced, technical environment.
  • Holds Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI access based on SSBI.
  • Skilled in identifying and implementing solutions for system issues.

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