Software Engineer

About the Customer Communities and Partner Scale Team: At Scale team, we build tools and platforms for our engineering Product Managers and Community leads to support their community engagements and community management life cycle at scale. We provide scalability through continuous improvement of our platforms, tooling, and operations. Scale has two wings to enable this, the Scale Tooling and Platform team, where this position is located, provides platforms and automations to bring scale to these workstreams and the Operations side of team supports engagements by directly working with customers and engineers to execute engagements. Together, both teams enable Microsoft’s Security Product Groups to engage directly with customers to develop high quality products that are secure and meet customer needs.

 
About the role: 
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in design thinking and technical expertise in building front-end applications, particularly websites and Power Pages and Power Automate technologies on Azure. The ideal candidate will also have a solid understanding of backend technologies such as Dataverse, SQL, and Kusto. 

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Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ 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: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field AND 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong emphasis on design thinking and user experience. 
  
• Proven experience in building websites and Power Pages on Azure. 
  
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular. 
  
• Strong knowledge of backend technologies, including Dataverse, SQL, and Kusto. 
• Experience with cloud-based development on Azure. 
  
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. 
  
• Knowledge of security best practices and performance optimization. 
  
• Experience in integrating and working with APIs. 
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. 

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 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 $127,200 - $208,800 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 January 21, 2025.

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.

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• Front-End Development: 
  
  • Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications with a focus on user experience and design thinking. 
  • Create responsive and dynamic websites and Power Pages on the Azure platform. 
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement engaging and intuitive user interfaces. 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues to ensure optimal performance and usability.  
• Back-End Integration: 
  
  • Integrate front-end applications with backend technologies like Dataverse, SQL, and Kusto. 
  • Ensure seamless data flow and interaction between front-end and back-end systems. 
  • Develop and maintain APIs to support front-end functionalities. 
• Collaboration and Communication: 
  
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, and product managers. 
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. 
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs. 
• Continuous Improvement: 
  
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development and Azure. 
  • Continuously improve and refine your skills to deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions. 
  • Contribute to the development of best practices and standards within the team.