Software Engineering II

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WAReston, VAJessup, MDAtlanta, GA
Posted: 82 days ago
Closes: Oct 3, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Software Engineering II

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As a Software Engineer II on the Microsoft 365 Sovereign Cloud team, you will work closely with some of Microsoft’s most critical government customers to deliver high-quality cloud service offerings. Your responsibilities include identifying and implementing software improvements through expertise in distributed systems design, complexity analysis, and scalable system architecture. You will collaborate extensively with other engineering teams to ensure services are highly stable and performant, meeting stringent requirements for security, reliability, and performance. The role requires proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python, along with a strong understanding of cloud technologies and distributed systems. Ideal candidates are passionate about tackling large-scale technical challenges, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have experience working on highly scalable services. This position offers the opportunity to impact millions of end users while contributing to Microsoft’s mission-critical projects.

Skills

Python Java JavaScript C# Docker Kubernetes Azure CI/CD Terraform PostgreSQL SQL Git Linux Distributed Systems Cloud Computing Security Clearance Top Secret Clearance

What you'll do

Design and optimize code to enhance the reliability and performance of large-scale distributed systems.
Develop automation scripts to streamline repetitive operations processes in production environments.
Propose improvements to product features or code based on analysis of production telemetry data.
Independently troubleshoot issues affecting system availability, reliability, and efficiency; propose solutions.
Maintain and improve telemetry pipelines and monitoring tools for detailed operational metrics.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience.
Proficient in coding languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Expertise in distributed systems design and scalable cloud technology solutions.
Experience with telemetry data analysis to improve product reliability and performance.
Ability to automate operations processes and develop monitoring tools for large-scale products.
Effective collaboration skills across multiple engineering teams.
Active Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

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