Software Engineer II

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
90 days ago
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Similar $152k
This role $152k
$90k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $122,500–$181,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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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 382 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer II

As a Software Engineer on the M365 Sovereign Clouds team, you will develop tools and systems to enhance operational efficiency and reliability for government and sovereign cloud customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include coding solutions for internal platforms and automation, monitoring system performance on an on-call basis, and contributing to the development of design documents and automation scripts. You will work with distributed systems, highly scalable services, and cutting-edge technologies like Purview Platform and Microsoft Defender for Office. The role requires expertise in programming languages such as C#, Python, or TypeScript, along with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and security best practices. This position is ideal for someone passionate about innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment where you will directly impact the security and trustworthiness of Microsoft's sovereign cloud offerings.

What you'll do

  • Develops and implements code for M365 services, focusing on reuse and minimal supervision.
  • 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.
  • Identifies dependencies and contributes to design documents with little oversight.
  • Develops automation for production deployment, aiming for zero-touch deployment where possible.
  • Works with stakeholders to understand customer requirements and incorporate insights into designs.

What we're looking for

  • Experienced in creating and implementing code for products or services with minimal supervision.
  • Skilled in monitoring systems on-call to address degradation, downtime, or interruptions effectively.
  • Committed to maintaining live site service operations while adhering to security best practices.
  • Capable of identifying dependencies and contributing to the development of design documents independently.
  • Proficient in developing automation for production deployment, aiming for zero-touch solutions.
  • Collaborative with internal stakeholders to understand customer requirements and integrate insights into designs.
  • Dedicated to staying current with developments that enhance product availability, reliability, and performance.

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