Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Azure SQL DB is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their rapidly growing team that leads the managed relational database business. This role focuses on building and maintaining the Azure SQL DB Control Plane, which processes billions of REST API calls monthly with predictable SLA and 100% consistency. You'll work on designing and implementing solutions for management at massive scale, optimizing capacity utilization, and creating next-generation platform technologies.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in distributed systems and cloud services. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating critical services while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires both technical excellence and strong communication skills, as you'll be mentoring junior team members and partnering with various stakeholders.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers hundreds of thousands of servers worldwide with millions of databases across 40+ regions. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, implementing revolutionary capabilities in database management, security, and cloud integration. The role combines technical challenges with business impact, as you'll help shape the future of Microsoft's cloud database services while working with enterprise customers and SaaS providers.