- Act as subject matter expert for configuring, troubleshooting and monitoring Azure Database/Managed Instance services.
- Identify opportunities and implement automation to resolve and reduce live-site incidents.
- Interact with customers as result of escalation from support for issues including performance and availability.
- Embody our culture and values Employment typeFull-TimeWork siteUp to 100% work from homeRole typeIndividual ContributorDisciplineSite Reliability EngineeringProfessionSoftware Engineering
SRE/Performance Engineering - Redmond, WA, United States - Microsoft
Description
Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further.This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world.
Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence.
The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI.
Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.
Within Azure Data, the databases team builds and maintains Microsoft's operational Database systems.We store and manage data in a structured way to enable multitude of applications across various industries. Running software as a service means more than just developing and releasing features.
Ensuring reliability and serviceability is critical part of software cycle.As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will ensure the service of Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance runs smoothly with required reliability and availability.
You will design and implement software to automatically resolve issues. You will work closely with feature teams to design, implement and release features that are reliable and serviceable. You will be a cross-domain expertise who has a holistic view of our cloud service. Required/Minimum Qualifications6+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administrationo OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administrationo OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administratioExperience troubleshooting SQL Server query plan issueOther Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
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/Additional Qualifications 7+ years of software development, managing/supporting SQL product(s) such as SQL Server, Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed instance.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in SQL Server/Azure SQL Database/Managed instance with deep understanding in one or more of the following areas in Query Processing, Storage Engine, SQL Operating System (SQL OS) layer, High Availability, Replication, ConnectivityDeep understanding of Windows Operating System level concepts such as processes, threading, memory allocation, and the network stack; understanding of how applications are affected by the above, and ability to debug same.
Proficient programming skills using managed code such as C#/Java. Ability to read native C/C++ code to debug issues and find answers not documented.Demonstrated influence outside their own immediate team without managerial authoritySite Reliability Engineering IC- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 7, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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