Aplication programming interfaces (API) are the foundation of our connected, digital world. Azure API Management enables companies building APIs to publish, describe, secure, manage and monitor their APIs so that they can focus on providing the functionality their developers want, while we provide them the infrastructure they need. We are looking for a Software Engineer II to support Azure API Management in our Air-Gapped Clouds (AGC). AGC engineers deploy, maintain, and develop code for two sovereign clouds for the US Government in addition to contributing to the codebase for the service in public Azure. While much of our work is done in one of our Secure Work Areas, engineers have the option of regularly working remotely. At Microsoft, engineers are trusted with significant autonomy to develop solutions to serve our customers around the world and to keep our services running securely and reliably. Engineers on this team contribute directly to the codebases that power the services that handle billions of API calls every day. **Responsibilities** We are looking for engineers who feel a sense of ownership with their work, and are eager to learn and grow. The ideal candidate can be productive independently but will contribute to and benefit from a collaborative and diverse team environment both locally and remotely. Success on this team requires adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills. Key responsibilities include: · Manage deployment and buildout of the services · Troubleshoot production issues · Automate manual processes · Support on-call rotations every few months · Write technical support guides, incident post-mortems, deployment documentation, and other types of technical documents · Ensure security and compliance · Collaborate with other Azure teams You will have the opportunity to work with engineers from around the world who have impact on the Azure services they support and on the IT industry at large. You won’t be expected to know everything, only to be committed to learning. We seek learn-it-alls, not know-it-alls. **Qualifications** Required Qualifications + Bachelor'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, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements + **Security Clearance Requirements:** Candidates must be able 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: + The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. + **Clearance Verification** : This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. + **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 + 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, JavaScript, or Python OR 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. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until February 19, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .