Principal Software Engineer- Front End

We believe the modern workspace is underserved by the existing software solutions and we are building the new, truly modern collaboration and productivity hub for the workspace. Microsoft Teams is core to our vision for intelligent communications—bringing together conversations, meetings, files, Office apps, and third-party integrations—to provide a single hub for teamwork in Office 365. Teams is the fastest growing business application. Its momentum has proven that teamwork is essential to the way work gets done today. As we build out these capabilities, Teams has evolved as the primary client for intelligent communications in Office 365. 

The Framework Web Infrastructure team focuses on providing common software components used throughout the Teams ecosystem. We are searching for a passionate and experienced Principal Software Engineer- Front End to contribute to our domain through improvements and new features. If you love modern web development and creating solutions that scale, then this is the role for you. Your contributions will help Microsoft Teams continue our unprecedented growth so we can empower our customers and partners to achieve more. 

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. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  •  OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements: 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• JavaScript and/or TypeScript experience
• 5+ years of experience on front-end development 
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks like React and AngularJS; GraphQl, Apollo, Relay, Webpack a plus! 
• Ability to ramp up quickly on new technologies and adopt solutions from within the company or from the Open-Source community. 
• Experience with agile project management methodologies. 
• Exceptional problem solving & debugging skills. 
• Capable in self-direction, problem solving, critical thinking, communication skills and customer empathy. 
• Software development and testing experience with Front End development technologies. 

Software Engineering IC5- The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $132,800 - CAD $247,200.

Find additional pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.om/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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• Develop and maintain front end web framework features using JavaScript/TypeScript 
• Drive architectural changes by profiling and improving UX performance and frontend architecture, together with design and leadership. 
• Invest in the growth of an inclusive and capable environment by mentoring and training team members within the team and across the org 
• Other: Embody our Culture and Values