Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Cloud+AI Azure SQL team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on core Azure SQL products used by Microsoft's worldwide customer base, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machine, Azure Arc enabled SQL Server, and Azure Database Migration Service.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be responsible for developing features, improvements, and bugfixes while ensuring the deployment and operation of Azure SQL services in highly secured environments. The position requires working with engineers who enable Azure services for both internal and external customers in regulated industries.

The role demands strong technical expertise in cloud services and distributed systems, with a focus on building secure and reliable solutions. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in the Kubernetes ecosystem and contributing to large-scale cloud services. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Key responsibilities include developing standardized solutions, improving test coverage, implementing automation, ensuring security compliance, and maintaining live services. You'll also drive data analytics initiatives and respond to incidents within SLA timeframes.

Microsoft offers comprehensive benefits including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and generous time away. The base salary range is $98,300 - $193,200 USD annually, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level software engineer looking to work on critical infrastructure at scale while maintaining high security standards. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide while working for one of the leading technology companies.