Job Description

Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Cloud Ecosystem Security Team, focusing on building a next-generation security data platform. This role involves developing core services for a SaaS platform that enhances security, governance, and compliance across various cloud environments.

Requirements

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
2+ years of experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, or similar)
2+ years of experience designing, building, and operating scalable, highly available cloud services or distributed systems on platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or comparable cloud environments
2+ years of experience applying distributed systems concepts such as concurrency, conflict resolution, and consensus algorithms
1+ years of experience designing and building solutions using microservices architecture
1+ years of experience designing, developing, or maintaining secure software systems
1+ years of experience designing and building scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure using orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Reviews product code and test code to ensure it meets team standards and contains the correct test coverage
Uses debugging tools, tests, logs, telemetry, and other methods to proactively verify assumptions while developing code
Conducts incident retrospectives to identify root causes of problems and implements repair actions
Independently creates a clear test strategy that ensures solution quality and prevents regression
Actively identifies other teams and technologies to leverage and understands upstream and downstream interactions between systems
Collaborates with other teams to reach common goals where dependencies and validation concerns overlap

Benefits

Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.