Software Engineer II

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Join the Microsoft Teams Triage Services team, a core part of Microsoft’s vision for intelligent communications. Teams serves over 300 million daily users worldwide, powering collaboration and productivity for organizations of all sizes. As a Software Engineer II, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and scaling backend systems that drive feeds and notifications—empowering users to efficiently triage messages, apps, and AI-driven content.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

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.
• 4+ years Proficiency in object-oriented programming (C#, Java, Python, or Node.js).
  
• Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and system architecture.
  
• Experience with high-scale services, CI/CD pipelines, databases, and RESTful APIs on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  
• Hands-on expertise in debugging customer issues and managing live site incidents.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for technical excellence and continuous learning.
  
• Bonus: Experience with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or big data analytics.

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.

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• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services supporting Teams across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality features, solve technical challenges, and drive innovation.
• Build tools for monitoring, analytics, and automated recovery to ensure service reliability and performance.
• Champion best practices for performance, scalability, cost efficiency, and secure, frequent releases.
• Enhance developer productivity by creating internal tools and providing actionable feedback on code and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards across all backend systems.