Senior Software Engineer - Database Systems

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As a Senior Software Engineer, Database Platform, you will operate and support our diverse Database Platform. This platform consists of RDBMS, Data Warehouse and Distributed NoSQL databases in an all-Linux environment. You will be working with diverse database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Vertica, ClickHouse, Redis and Aerospike.  

This growing team consists of curious, passionate, talented technologists who enjoy working on complex, large scale data stores. Our team members thrive in a learning and teaching environment. Each team member is encouraged to explore solutions and efficiencies to support, optimize, and maintain our systems. We are enthusiastic about automation and optimization.   

We anticipate exponential growth in data and transactions on our platform and so we are seeking engineers who are excited about this opportunity and would love to:  

•     Work on large-scale database systems 
•     Learn new technologies, tools and applications 

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting database systems, including RDBMS, Data Warehouses and NoSQL Distributed Databases. 
• 4+ years of relevant experience in implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting the Unix/Linux operating system. 

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:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with:
  • Cloud Computing such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform. 
  • Multiple RDBMS platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.  
  • Key-value stores such as Aerospike and Redis. 
  • Column-oriented databases such as ClickHouse or Vertica. 
  • Puppet or equivalent configuration management tool.
  • Container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker 
• Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring tools.   
• Experience with data collection/graphing tools like Graphite and Grafana. 
• Understanding of code versioning tools such as git. 
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking DNS, DHCP, HTTP, etc.   
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional projects. 
• Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated technical documentation skills to create standard operating procedures.  
• Ability to effectively communicate with international teams in multiple locations. 

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2024.

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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.

• Support a complex Database Platform by monitoring, maintaining, provisioning, and upgrading MySQL, PostgreSQL, Vertica, ClickHouse, Redis and Aerospike using proprietary automation tools.   
• Develop new tools to automate routine day-to-day tasks, such as security patching, software upgrades, and hardware allocation. 
• Code scripts to automate and optimize operational processes. 
• Perform database administration tasks, including maintenance, backup/recovery and performance monitoring. 
• Provide production support and participate in on call rotation. 
• Plan and provide operational oversight in database maintenance with minimal impact to customers. 
• Diagnose and develop/recommend solutions to address system, software, security and other complex database issues.   
• Troubleshoot and analyze hardware or software failures and provide solutions for recovery.   
• Collaborate with engineering team partners to resolve complex system performance issues.   
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices are followed. 
• Prepare documentation for standard operating procedures. 
• Effective with time management and ability to manage priority tasks and requests.