[Remote] Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Sovereign Cloud Security team. The role involves designing, delivering, and securing cloud-scale services that protect mission-critical environments while collaborating with various teams to ensure operational excellence and security compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, test, and maintain cloud‑scale services and platform components used in security‑critical and highly regulated environmentsBuild features and systems that support security, compliance, management, and reliability scenarios for both internal Microsoft platforms and customer‑facing servicesCollaborate closely with partner teams such as security, operations, program management, and compliance to deliver end‑to‑end solutionsInvestigate and resolve live‑site issues, contributing to strong operational excellence and service reliabilityParticipate in 24x7 on-call rotations to support service health, respond to incidents, and help restore service quickly and safelyApply secure‑by‑design principles throughout the development lifecycle, including threat modeling and defense‑in‑depth practicesDemonstrate a growth mindset by learning new technologies, seeking feedback, and gradually taking on broader technical ownershipSkillsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experienceCandidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this roleThe successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with PolygraphAbility to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this roleFailure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including terminationThis position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirementsYou will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employmentThis position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafterThis position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictionsBachelor'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 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, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experienceExperience building and supporting large-scale production services, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and ensuring reliability and availabilityHands-on experience with DevOps systems, including source code management, CI/CD pipelines, and code review toolsStrong debugging skills and ability to solve issues across operating systems, applications, and cloud environmentsFamiliarity with cloud computing, virtual machines, and networkingExperience with security disciplines such as event collection, monitoring, detection engineering, or vulnerability management in cloud environmentsExcellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Software Engineers, Program Managers, and Data ScientistsBenefitsCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payCompany OverviewMicrosoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.microsoft.com.