Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team is looking to enhance the service reliability of their Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance services by building the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.
Requirements
- 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C-Sharp, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- 2+ years of experience designing, developing reliable engineering systems, and/or infrastructure.
- Experience in using debugging tools such as Windbg, Visual Studio, Xperf, and KQL to debug user dumps or live applications.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in SQL Server/Azure SQL Database with deep understanding in one or more of the following areas including Provisioning(Control Plane), Query Processing, Connectivity, High Availability, SQL Operating System (SQL OS), Storage Engine, Backup/Restore, and Replication.
- Solid 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.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities and implement automation solutions for efficient management of live-site incidents by leveraging data-driven decision-making process.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in monitoring and troubleshooting Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance services.
- Own, triage, investigate, and resolve service issues with emphasis on broad communications, learning, and teaching throughout the process.
- Drive initiatives and projects utilizing proficient project management and communication skills.
Other
- Embody our culture and values
- 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.
- Experience in writing design specifications and technical documentations for communications and knowledge sharing.
- Experience in leading and managing software projects with DevOps tools.
