As a Software Engineer II at Microsoft Viva Insights, you will play a key role in building and optimizing our cloud-based, distributed microservices that power insights for millions of users globally. Our systems handle billions of user interactions daily, generating petabytes of data that must be analyzed, transformed, and presented in meaningful ways.
This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical service deeply integrated into Microsoft Teams and Outlook, ensuring it remains scalable, performant, resilient, and cost-efficient as our user base grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Modernize our backend systems to leverage the latest technologies, improving efficiency and developer experience.
- Refactor and optimize computations and frameworks to enhance performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop tools and automation to improve system monitoring, recovery, and resiliency.
- Improve engineering systems and CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless deployment, security, and compliance for our globally distributed teams.
- Enhance big data analytics systems to measure user productivity, collaboration, and engagement patterns.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build impactful and innovative features.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 4+ years of software development experience, working with languages like C#, Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
- Strong knowledge of backend technologies with hands-on experience in C# or Java.
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and software design patterns.
- Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures for scalable cloud applications.
- Familiarity with modern front-end technologies such as ReactJS, React Native, and JavaScript, enabling rich user experiences.
- Solid problem-solving and system design skills with a focus on performance, security, and scalability.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with an ability to navigate ambiguity and work across teams.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
- Familiarity with big data processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Azure Data Factory).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, observability, and automation.
- Experience working in large-scale, high-traffic distributed systems.
- Understanding of security and compliance best practices in cloud environments.
Why Join Us?
- Work on a cutting-edge product that impacts millions of users worldwide.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and globally distributed team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Gain hands-on experience with modern cloud technologies, microservices, and big data analytics.
- Have ample opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and mentorship.
- Contribute to a meaningful mission that helps individuals and organizations optimize productivity and well-being.
If you're passionate about building scalable, high-impact software solutions that empower people to work smarter, we’d love to hear from you!