Software Development Engineer

Multiple Locations, India

Date posted

Sep 02, 2025

Job number

1863473

Work site

Up to 100% work from home

Travel

0-25%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Software Engineering

Discipline

Software Engineering

Employment type

Full-Time

Have you ever imagined a world with an infinite amount of storage available and accessible to everyone? A place where everyone in the world can easily access their data from anywhere at any time via any means (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, PCs, smart devices, etc.). Did you ever desire a universally accessible storage system to record all the knowledge known to mankind or to store all the data collected from all the scientists in the world for them to collaborate upon? Do you want to be part of a team that strives to bring these to reality?

If so, the Microsoft Azure Storage team is what you are looking for. We are building Microsoft's cloud storage solution - Microsoft Azure Storage, which is a massively scalable, highly distributed, ubiquitously accessible storage system, designed to scale out and serve the entire world. We continue to have tremendous hockey stick growth, we have many Exabyte's of data stored, and are designing and building systems for Zettabyte scale to support demand growth for the coming years.

As a Software Engineer - Test and Senior SDET in the Azure Storage team, you will be involved in the testing and implementation of automated testing solutions for highly scalable, performant services that deliver highly reliable, secure and available access to storage for our customers. You will face challenges of monitoring, analyzing, and designing for ever-growing data needs of our customers and for ensuring data privacy, protection and compliance. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in cloud services and storage, accelerate career growth, and provide an opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, flexible, and globally distributed team.

We are looking for a Software Engineer II who is a self-starter with enthusiasm for learning and bringing fresh ideas to build high quality products. You will have opportunities to work on fast-paced teams and make high impact changes on a daily basis as you build world class services.

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, or Python
• OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience in software engineering practices, coding with strong testing, debugging and analytical skills.
• 1+ year(s) proficiency of software Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance methodologies, tools, and processes.
• 1+ year(s) of demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and deliver quality software.

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.

Preferred 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, 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, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience in building quality products and services preferably in distributed systems.

Note : By applying to this open posiiton you will be assesed for multiple similar role which require similar competencies.

• Design and develop comprehensive test strategies, frameworks, and methodologies to ensure software quality and reliability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on quality requirements.
• Define release planning and assess software readiness for production deployment.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks, and create, maintain, and execute test cases, scripts, and scenarios across software components.
• Identify and document defects, issues, and areas for improvement in the software development process, and perform root cause analysis to resolve complex problems and enhance product quality.
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks by analyzing application logs, source code, and profiling data, and run experiments and benchmarks to evaluate distributed system performance.
• Work with component teams to identify pain points and provide technical guidance to improve their areas.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and QA best practices to continuously improve testing processes.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Industry leading healthcare

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Educational resources

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Discounts on products and services

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Savings and investments

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Maternity and paternity leave

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Generous time away

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Giving programs

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Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.