Microsoft Software Engineer II 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

307545638

Required Qualifications:

• 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
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in delivering high-quality, customer-focused products or services.
• Experience in debugging and understanding complex codebases, including client-side and server-side applications.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional engineering skills across the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Expertise in designing and building distributed systems and high-performance cloud services.
• Solid experience with server-side development, particularly with .NET-based services and cloud platforms like Azure.
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve shared goals.
• Experience contributing to or leading open-source projects.
• Knowledge of compliance and cost optimization strategies for cloud services.

As a Software Engineer on the Planner team, you will:

• Own and Lead Development: Take end-to-end ownership of critical platform features, from design and implementation to deployment and telemetry analysis.
• Enable Scale and Collaboration: Design and develop robust services that ensure high scalability, performance, and reliability for a global user base.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with cross-discipline teams, including product, design, and partner engineering teams, to deliver integrated and customer-focused solutions.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering an environment of learning and growth within the team.
• Drive Innovation: Experiment with and adopt modern engineering practices and technologies to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance without compromising quality.
• Champion Team Culture: