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Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure
£70,000 - 100,000
Microsoft
Kingdom Street 2, London
£70,000 - 100,000
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Go, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- Deep experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, including development, operations, and life cycle management.
- Strong architectural and design skills with a focus on security and scalability.
- Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence without formal authority.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experienced in operating and developing Linux Operating Systems.
- Familiarity with multiple programming languages including Go, C++, Python.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, Helm, Controller Patterns, Flux, Docker, CNI, CSI.
- Experienced in security best practices and threat modeling such as zero-trust, MFA, cert/secret management, RBAC, least-privilege, audits.
- Working knowledge of IP Networking concepts such as OSI, HTTPS, Rest APIs, gRPC, gNMI, OpenConfig.
- Knowledge of Azure Arc, Azure Resource Manager, Azure Networking, Express Route, Azure Data Explorer.
- Familiar with Azure DevOps, Git, ADO Boards, Planner, VSCode, GitHub Copilot, MS Office, PowerBI.
Responsibilities
- Take on mission assignments to act as the engineering champion/integration lead for cross-domain projects.
- Lead the design and implementation of complex features and systems, focusing on improving security and threat protection in Azure Local managed infrastructure.
- Drive architecture discussions and design spikes, translating ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable engineering plans, and executing on those plans.
- Partner with engineers, PMs, and partner teams (e.g., Arc, Azure Linux, Azure Resource Manager) to align on technical dependencies and delivery timelines.
- Contribute to Agile Communities of Practice and help shape engineering culture and best practices. Champion secure coding, testing, and documentation standards.
- Use tools like Azure DevOps to manage work, track progress, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Act as a mentor to junior engineers and interns, providing guidance on technical challenges and sharing knowledge through design reviews, code walkthroughs, and internal presentations.
Description
We are a part of the Azure Edge Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineering team that builds specialized clouds for deploying business-critical workloads on-site at customers premises. As a Senior Software Engineer acting as a Technical Lead, you will be pivotal in designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality distributed systems. We believe in empowering every person and every organization on the planet, fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration. This position is a great opportunity for professional growth in an environment that values respect, integrity, and accountability.
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