Software Engineer

Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their PostgreSQL migration platform team. This role is part of the databases team that builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems, with a focus on making Azure PostgreSQL the best managed PostgreSQL service.

The position involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying features that enable customers to migrate and optimize their PostgreSQL or Oracle databases on Azure. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and solutions, making a direct impact on the growth and success of the Azure PostgreSQL service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading architectural discussions for secure, reliable, and performant migration solutions
• Producing extensible and maintainable code while following best practices
• Participating in code reviews and implementing effective testing mechanisms
• Maintaining live service operations on a rotational basis
• Contributing to team culture and mentoring junior engineers

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical engineering experience
• Strong coding skills in languages like C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar Enterprise Database Management systems
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems

The role offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments, parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth. Microsoft values diversity and seeks different perspectives to better serve their customers.

This position is based in Hyderabad with a hybrid work arrangement (up to 50% work from home) and requires 0-25% travel. Join Microsoft's innovative team and help shape the future of cloud database services while working with industry-leading technologies and talented professionals.