Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer II to join its Azure Data engineering team, focusing on transforming analytics through innovative database solutions. The role involves working on mission-critical functions for Azure SQL Database and contributing to the development of enterprise-class relational database engines. Engineers will collaborate in a diverse team environment, driving advancements in database systems while ensuring high performance and reliability. This position offers the opportunity to impact design, functionality, and security of data services.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 2+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.

• Design, implement, and test code for product features, services, or tools with minimal oversight.
• Contribute to code reviews to improve code quality and provide feedback to develop other engineers' skills.
• Apply best practices for secure, reliable, and maintainable code while contributing to automation and tooling improvements.
• Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), monitoring systems and resolving complex live-site issues.
• Conduct incident retrospectives to identify root causes of problems and implement repair actions.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to understand requirements and dependencies.
• Invest in skill development to stay current with technologies that improve performance, observability, and reliability.

• 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.