Sr. Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Closes
Dec 13, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $177k
$102k most similar roles pay here $249k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$178,318 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $154k 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 622 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 559 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

As a Software Engineer II on our combined DevOps team, you will play a crucial role in delivering cutting-edge cloud security products for government environments. Your responsibilities include leading the design and development of application architecture, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms while ensuring high stability and performance across all services. You will collaborate closely with other engineering teams to meet SLAs and customer expectations, supporting a 24x7 live site model. Ideal candidates have at least four years of hands-on experience with Windows/Linux systems, debugging skills from OS to cloud levels, and expertise in Kubernetes and Azure DevOps tools. Proficiency in scripting languages and the ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment are also essential for this role.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud architecture for government environments.
  • Ensure production services meet performance SLAs through continuous monitoring and optimization.
  • Collaborate on end-to-end infrastructure development for sovereign and government clouds.
  • Debug complex issues across operating systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
  • Support a 24x7 live site model by addressing operational issues in scalable solutions.
  • Utilize Kubernetes and related technologies to manage large-scale production services.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Windows and Linux systems
  • Strong debugging skills across OS, applications, and cloud environments
  • Expertise in operational issue resolution for scalable systems
  • Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving work environment
  • Ability to support 24x7 live site operations for owned services
  • Experience with Kubernetes and related satellite technologies
  • Proficiency in scripting languages and managed code solutions

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