Software Engineer

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $85,400–$168,100 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Closes: Dec 14, 2026
Nearby: 93 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $127k

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About Microsoft

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 622 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

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The Microsoft Sovereign Cloud Identity team seeks a Software Engineer to join its Authentication division, focusing on maintaining the lifecycle of Entra Authentication services within Azure. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define user requirements and developing design documents for new features under supervision. The candidate will learn to write and implement code, breaking down work into manageable tasks and estimating effort. Additionally, they will act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) in monitoring system health and recommending corrective actions for simple issues. Key skills include strong problem-solving abilities, an understanding of cloud services, and proficiency with relevant technologies such as Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker. The position requires a keen interest in improving product availability, reliability, observability, and performance at scale.

Skills

Azure Python CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL Redis Git GitHub Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Ansible Linux RESTful APIs JSON YAML

What you'll do

Determines user requirements for features with stakeholder input.
Develops design documents for product features under supervision.
Implements code for products or services, reusing existing code when applicable.
Breaks down work items into tasks and provides estimations.
Monitors system/service for issues and recommends actions to restore functionality.
Seeks new knowledge to improve product availability, reliability, and performance.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Experience with software development lifecycle processes.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Basic understanding of system monitoring and observability.
Familiarity with creating and implementing code for product features.

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