[Remote] Software Engineer Manager - Azure Storage

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is a global technology company that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. As a Principal Engineering Manager for Azure Storage, you will design and build systems to manage resource usage, ensuring high efficiency and profitability while collaborating with various engineering teams to meet business requirements.


Responsibilities

  • Help define the architecture and specifications of the system that can manage resource usage in a dynamic environment
  • Design and build the system components, interfaces, protocols, data models, security and scalability aspects of the system
  • Build tests, simulator and operationalize the rollout of the system to allow for upgrade from existing system and from one version to the next
  • Ensure a high level of utilization of storage resources to minimize the cost of goods and services (COGS) and maximize profitability
  • Communicate and document the system architecture & design clearly and effectively to the development team and other stakeholders
  • Respond to changing business requirements by generating new ideas and control laws, rapidly pivoting development and incorporating process changes
  • You will participate in DevOps to provide operational support and to identify pain points & improvements in tooling and automation

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
  • 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
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years people management experience
  • 3+ years of experience in system architecture
  • 3+ years of experience in working with decision/optimization systems in areas such as strategy games, logistics/supply chain, simulation, control systems, etc
  • 2+ years of experience in DevOps

Company Overview

  • Microsoft 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.

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