Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

Global technology company empowering people and organizations to achieve more through innovative software and services.
$117,200 - $229,200
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Cloud Transfer Service team, focusing on enabling secure data transfer between clouds, including sovereign and air-gapped environments. This role combines high-level security requirements with cutting-edge cloud technology, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,200 - $229,200 and allows for up to 100% remote work.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining secure, reliable systems that meet strict security policies and assurance requirements for both public and private sector customers. This role involves working with distributed systems at scale, requiring strong technical expertise in languages like C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript, along with experience in cloud services and security protocols.

Key responsibilities include acting as a Designated Responsible Individual for service monitoring, developing standardized solutions, improving test coverage, and ensuring system reliability. The role demands a strong focus on security compliance while building scalable cloud solutions that enable Azure services to be consumed in highly regulated industries.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, parental leave, and investment options. Microsoft's inclusive culture promotes growth mindset and innovation, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology in a secure environment.

This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud computing and national security, requiring both technical excellence and security consciousness. The successful candidate will join a team that's essential to Microsoft's mission of empowering organizations while maintaining the highest security standards.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

  • Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) for on-call service monitoring
  • Define and develop standardized, repeatable, scalable solutions
  • Develop best-in-class engineering for services ensuring security, reliability, and reusability
  • Improve test coverage and implement integration tests
  • Build and enhance software developer tools
  • Monitor and maintain system health metrics
  • Develop automation within production and deployment
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, safety, and accessibility standards
  • Maintain communication with key partners across Microsoft ecosystem

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to upgrade to TS/SCI (with polygraph)
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Experience with PowerShell, C#, or C++ (preferred)
  • Experience working on large-scale distributed services with on-call responsibilities (preferred)
  • Strong project management and communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - TS/SCI

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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