Software Engineer II

Microsoft

8 - 10 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 26/10/2025

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Job Description

Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Software Engineer II to join the Enterprise Sydney Platform team and contribute to defining and improving agility across engineering workflows. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in solving real-world engineering problems and is eager to make a measurable impact.

Key Challenges You’ll Tackle:Inconsistent engineering practices across teams. Limited visibility into delivery metrics and blockers.
Need for scalable and repeatable agility solutions.

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.

Qualifications

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, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Solid coding and debugging skills in modern programming languages.
Experience working in agile environments and contributing to process improvements.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
Passion for solving engineering inefficiencies and improving team productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

5–8 years of experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and refinement of agility-focused engineering practices.
Identify inefficiencies in delivery pipelines and propose practical solutions.
Collaborate with senior engineers and managers to implement KPI-driven improvements.
Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical deep dives.
Own and deliver features that improve engineering velocity and customer outcomes.

About Company

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is best known for its software products, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, and Azure cloud services. The company also produces hardware like the Surface devices and owns LinkedIn, GitHub, and the Xbox gaming brand. Microsoft is one of the world's most valuable companies, playing a key role in personal computing, enterprise software, AI, and cloud computing.