Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

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$117,200 - $229,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft's Cloud Transfer Service team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and operate services that enable secure data transfer between clouds, including sovereign and air-gapped environments. This is a unique opportunity to work on systems that meet rigorous security requirements for both public and private sector customers.

The role combines hands-on development with operational responsibilities, requiring expertise in distributed systems, security, and service reliability. You'll be part of a team that handles massive scale, working with billions of users while maintaining strict security and compliance standards.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll drive technical decisions, mentor others, and have significant impact on architecture and implementation. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies while solving complex challenges around data transfer, security, and scalability.

Key aspects include:

  • Building and operating large-scale distributed services
  • Implementing security controls for highly regulated environments
  • Developing automation and monitoring solutions
  • Participating in on-call rotations to ensure service reliability
  • Collaborating across teams to integrate with the broader Microsoft ecosystem

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that impacts organizations worldwide. You'll need to maintain security clearances and work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% work from home flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about distributed systems, security, and building reliable services at scale. You'll work with talented engineers while having the resources and support of Microsoft to tackle challenging technical problems.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

  • Monitor service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI)
  • Define and develop standardized, repeatable, scalable solutions to guarantee quality
  • Develop best-in-class engineering for services ensuring security, reliability, and maintainability
  • Improve test coverage and implement integration tests
  • Stay current with developments to improve availability, reliability, and performance
  • Build and enhance software developer tools
  • Collect and analyze system health metrics and telemetry data
  • Maintain operations of live service on rotational on-call basis
  • Communicate with key partners across Microsoft ecosystem

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline AND 4+ years technical engineering experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with SCI access based on SSBI with Polygraph
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • 3+ years of experience with PowerShell, C#, or C++
  • Experience working on large-scale distributed services with on-call responsibilities
  • Ability to build and influence broadly towards common goals and priorities
  • Ownership for end-to-end project lifecycle with solid project management and communication skills

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - CTJ - Poly

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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