Software Engineer II
Microsoft
Software Engineer II
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Overview
Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.
As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of Power BI Desktop and Service by designing and implementing scalable testing strategies, automation frameworks, and engineering systems. You will work on integrating AI and GenAI technologies into test automation and development workflows, helping improve engineering efficiency and compliance. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and geographies to align on engineering goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines. This role emphasizes hands-on development, secure design practices, and metric-driven execution to support high-quality weekly releases for Power BI Service and monthly releases for Power BI Desktop.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python
- 1+ years experience with testing frameworks OR engineering systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and global teams
Additional Qualifications
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence technologies
- Experience with PowerShell, Azure DevOps (ADO), GitHub, Kusto
- Passion for quality, automation, and engineering efficiency through data-driven insights and GenAI integration
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOP)
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Responsibilities
- Build and maintain automation frameworks and test strategies that support reliable releases of Power BI Service and Desktop
- Contribute to engineering systems that improve developer productivity and ensure compliance with secure design principles
- Integrate GenAI and telemetry into testing and development workflows to enhance observability and efficiency
- Support live site operations, incident response, and system health monitoring through secure and scalable tooling
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals, timelines, and quality standards
- Track and report on success metrics to guide development priorities and ensure continuous improvement