Software Engineer 2

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We are Azure Data, a Microsoft team that drives the future of data processing in the Microsoft Cloud. Our software development team is building some of the most advanced and widely used data processing cloud services in the world. The services we build are based on groundbreaking technology and are global market leaders, with millions of active users.

Azure SQL Managed Instance is our customer's first choice service for migrating existing SQL Server instances from on-premise data centers to the cloud. Thousands of customers have easily migrated their apps to this service and got all the benefits of automated database management (patching, backups, high-availability, security).

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

We are looking for Software Engineer who is passionate and highly motivated to work on researching, solving deep technical problems, and taking on new challenges. In this role you will collaborate with some of the world's leading experts in this area of technology, and have an excellent opportunity to learn, grow and advance your career.

• Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in system programming.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Great collaboration and team-player skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in coding and technical communication.
• Demonstrated problem solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including, but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Rust.
• Experience with large scale services, distributed systems.
• Strong customer focus and data driven approach.
• Adaptability in fast paced environment.

• Design, produce and deliver software to improve the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and efficiency of a cloud service.
• Contribute with fixing, enhancing, and supporting our services in production, including periodic on-call duties.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the world to address all requirements needed to run enterprise-grade services.
• Participate actively in code reviews, bug/issue triage with the feature teams, and support well informed decisions towards business and engineering goals.
• Review and influence ongoing design, architecture, standards and methods for operating services and systems.