Microsoft Software Engineer II - Azure Front Door 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

812047383

Required/Minimum 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, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C#
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and state-management patterns, and advanced debugging / performance-tuning techniques.
  
• Proficient grasp of core computer-science fundamentals—system design, algorithms, and data structures—and the ability to apply them to real-world problems.
  
• Deep familiarity with modern design systems and tooling—such as Figma, Fluent UI, or Material Design—and a proven ability to translate them into accessible, responsive, and performant web experiences.
  
• Demonstrated curiosity and drive to learn, evaluate, and incorporate emerging technologies that improve user experience and engineering efficiency.
  

Additional or Preferred Qualifications - Ideal applicant :

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • OR related technical field AND 5 -6 + years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C#
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or C#
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ years min hands-on experience building high-quality, well-tested code (unit, integration, E2E) and operating it through CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• 1+ years min hands-on experience with AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and other LLM-based tools) to accelerate coding, improve software quality, and enhance testing efficiency.
  
• 1+ years experience min integrating front ends with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL back ends, including schema design, client-side data management, and performance optimization.
  
• Working knowledge of major cloud platforms—preferably Microsoft Azure—and a track record of profiling and tuning front-end performance for production workloads.

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.

• Design, build, and evolve Azure Portal extensions for Azure Front Door and related networking services, delivering intuitive, performant, and accessible experiences for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Own the full engineering lifecycle—coding, automated testing, CI/CD deployment, telemetry instrumentation, live-site health monitoring, on-call support, and continuous quality assurance.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and back-end service teams across time zones to transform customer scenarios into end-to-end solutions and deliver them on schedule.
• Uphold engineering excellence by writing clean, maintainable code, driving rigorous reviews, and ensuring compliance with security, privacy, accessibility, and scalability standards.
• Advance platform capabilities by improving shared front-end frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and automated quality gates that accelerate development across Azure Networking.
• Leverage data-driven insights and emerging technologies to innovate, optimize performance, and expand AFD functionality.
• Foster a culture of learning and inclusion through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback within the team and the broader organization.