Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their DW Swift team within Synapse SQL DW. This role focuses on delivering next-gen SaaS Enterprise Data Warehouse solutions, making core changes in the product and systems for rapid, high-quality releases. You'll work on industry-leading innovations in product features, high availability, deployment, and engineering systems. The team is part of Microsoft's larger Azure Data division, which leads the transformation of analytics with products like Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

The position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that require world-class engineering expertise. You'll be contributing to both custom Synapse Analytics components and the SQL Server code base. The team values diversity, collaboration, and data-driven development, focusing on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing highly reliable services, maintaining engineering infrastructure, and collaborating across organizations to solve complex technical challenges. The role requires strong technical skills in distributed systems, cloud services, and enterprise-class software development. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor team members, lead design discussions, and contribute to the product's strategic direction.

The ideal candidate should have experience with cloud technologies, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in delivering scalable solutions. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, and work-life balance benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about big data analytics and cloud computing to make a significant impact at Microsoft.