Introduction to Microsoft and the Advertising Platform
Microsoft is a global leader in the technology industry, and its advertising platform is one of the fastest-growing divisions within the company. The platform provides cutting-edge internet advertising solutions and services to the marketing industry, serving billions of ad impressions daily. As a key player in this market, Microsoft is committed to developing innovative technologies that enable advertisers and retailers to execute, automate, and scale their advertising programs across the web.
The Microsoft Advertising Platform team is responsible for building marketing solutions for the next generation of e-commerce. Our web applications help advertisers and retailers implement, automate, and scale their advertising programs across the web. We work with massive amounts of data using the latest Microsoft cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and data-driven metrics to delight our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microsoft Advertising team, work on one of the most highly distributed computing systems, and be part of a rapidly growing business.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team, working on the development of our web-based advertising platform. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for driving long-term engineering and development for highly scalable services with quality, performance, and reliability as core principles. You will lead, mentor, and build a diverse, inclusive, high-performing team where all colleagues can thrive in their roles.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with experience in developing and shipping production systems. You will have excellent technical leadership skills, with the ability to drive cooperation across teams to deliver high-quality solutions from concept to delivery and live operations. You will also collaborate with product management to focus on delivering customer value in a rapidly growing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong technical leadership, pushing the technical bar for flexibility and quality, and maintaining a data-driven culture
- Drive long-term engineering and development for highly scalable services with quality, performance, and reliability as core principles
- Lead, mentor, and build a diverse, inclusive, high-performing team where all colleagues can thrive in their roles
- Collaborate with product management to focus on delivering customer value in a rapidly growing environment
- Write high-quality, effective, and reusable code that follows proven development principles
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to define product requirements for a set of features
- Contribute to architecture discussions and technical design specifications for feature sets
- Write clear, articulate testing plans to ensure a high level of code quality for a set of features
- Collaborate across functional teams to deliver high-quality features
Essential Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a professional programmer developing and shipping production systems
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
- 2+ years of experience with modern web application design, development using React, Redux frameworks
- 2+ years of experience with unit, integration, and e2e testing using Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Selenium, Cypress, or similar technologies
- Strong CS fundamentals, experience in building scalable, secure, high-performance products and services
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent technical design, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong expertise in current JavaScript features, including but not limited to arrow functions, destructuring, async/await, and generators
- Deep knowledge of and experience with React features, including but not limited to functional components, context, hooks, and refs
- Some experience working with functional programming principles
- Experience developing with core layer technologies, such as expressjs, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Microsoft, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Full Stack Software Engineer on our Advertising Platform team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including:
- Technical training and certification programs
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and leaders
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of our advertising platform
- Collaboration with other teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Regular feedback and performance reviews to help you grow and develop in your role
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Microsoft, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to driving innovation and delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. Our company culture is built on a foundation of:
- Respect and inclusivity for all employees, regardless of their background, culture, or identity
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business
- A focus on employee well-being and work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally
- A collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages open communication and feedback
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $26 per hour, as well as a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and vacation days
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced Full Stack Software Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a member of our Advertising Platform team, you will have the chance to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with other talented engineers and stakeholders, and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge advertising platform. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a rapidly growing business and take your career to the next level. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with Microsoft!
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