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Microsoft is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for the Azure Kubernetes Service team to advance container management and orchestration services. You'll work with Azure and Kubernetes to improve service quality and development velocity. This role requires 6+ years of technical engineering experience.
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and over 6 years of technical engineering experience. Your expertise includes coding in languages relevant to cloud-native infrastructure, particularly with a focus on Azure and Kubernetes. You are excited about containers and container orchestration, and you have a passion for building DevOps tools that simplify the software development lifecycle on the Azure cloud.
You possess a strong understanding of cloud-native infrastructure and are adept at improving the quality of service for cloud applications. Your experience has equipped you with the skills to balance pragmatism with vision, ensuring that continuous improvements are made to both processes and codebases. You are proactive in building automation to prevent service problems from escalating into production incidents.
You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive. You understand the importance of working together with a growth mindset and are eager to innovate to empower others.
Experience with both Linux and Windows environments is a plus, as is familiarity with container solutions on Azure. You may also have experience in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team dynamics that enhance productivity and innovation.
In this role, you will advance the capabilities of Kubernetes and its auxiliary components on Azure, ensuring that the Azure Kubernetes Service remains a world-class offering. You will work closely with other engineers to improve the quality of service and accelerate development velocity across the team. Your responsibilities will include balancing the need for immediate solutions with long-term vision, delivering continuous improvements to the team's processes and codebase.
You will build automation tools that help prevent and remediate service problems, ensuring that production incidents are minimized. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to define the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure on Azure, contributing to the overall mission of Microsoft to empower every person and organization on the planet.
Microsoft offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged and collaboration is key. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the cloud computing landscape. The company values respect, integrity, and accountability, creating a culture where everyone can thrive. You will also have access to professional development opportunities to further enhance your skills and career growth.
Join us at Microsoft and be part of a team that is shaping the future of cloud-native infrastructure. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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