Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer II to join its Azure Data engineering team, which focuses 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 AI-enabled operational databases. The team values collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities for direct impact on design, functionality, and performance. This position is ideal for those passionate about database systems and looking to solve complex problems in a diverse environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

• Designs, implements and tests code for product features, services, or tools with minimal oversight.
• Contributes to bringing insight to code reviews to help improve code quality, coaching and providing feedback to develop other engineers' skills.
• Applies best practices for secure, reliable, and maintainable code; contributes to automation and tooling improvements.
• Acts as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), monitoring systems and resolving complex live-site issues.
• Conducts incident retrospectives to identify root causes of problems, implements repair actions, and identifies mechanisms to prevent incident recurrence with minimal supervision.
• Works cross-functionally with stakeholders to understand requirements and dependencies.
• Invests 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.