Microsoft Senior Software Engineer 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

110161342

As a Senior Software Engineer and a member of our team, you will:

• Tackle complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team of engineers and product managers, while also engaging directly with external developers to ensure their feedback shapes the evolution of our services.
• Contribute to one of the fastest-growing products in Microsoft's history.
• You'll be working on the forefront of the latest advancements in AI, shaping the future of intelligent bots and their applications across various industries.

​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, C, C++, C#
  
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience building large-scale cloud 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

• Experience developing test plans, cases, conditions, and scenarios in support of application validation and platform infrastructure.
• Proficiency with cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, and distributed service presence.
  
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Lean methodologies.
  
• Proven track record of driving improvements in performance, availability, and supportability.
  
• Expertise in increasing efficiency through automation and reducing operational expenditure.
  
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
  
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $108,100 - CAD $199,700 per year.

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