[Remote] Software Development Engineer (contract)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled and well-rounded Software Development Engineer to join their dynamic team dedicated to combating cybercrime and protecting customers. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and evaluating software systems, with a focus on building custom CRM solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain custom CRM solutions tailored to business and security needs
  • Build user-intuitive Power Pages solutions designed for customer consumption
  • Write, review, and deploy production-quality code using C#
  • Create and manage build pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery
  • Attend and actively contribute to team meetings and technical discussions
  • Review and approve modifications to existing databases and database management systems
  • Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations
  • Review project requests to estimate time and cost required to accomplish objectives
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access, damage, or disclosure
  • Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and system improvements
  • Develop standards and guidelines to govern software use, acquisition, and protection of sensitive information
  • Troubleshoot issues and implement system changes as needed to resolve them
  • Mentor junior team members and provide constructive performance feedback

Skills

  • 8–10 years of overall software engineering experience required
  • Minimum 3 years of experience developing custom CRM solutions
  • Minimum 3 years of experience coding in C#
  • Minimum 3 years of experience building user-intuitive Power Pages for customer consumption
  • Demonstrated history of stable, long-term employment — candidates with frequent job changes will not be considered
  • Strong proficiency in C# development
  • Hands-on experience developing custom CRM solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to build user-friendly Power Pages for customer-facing applications
  • Experience creating and managing build pipelines for CI/CD workflows
  • Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle including analysis, requirements gathering, development, testing, and delivery
  • Proficiency with database technologies including SQL and related tools
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective resolutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Strong mentoring and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback
  • Solid understanding of computer hardware and software systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field highly preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Hospital plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Company Overview

  • Microsoft provides computer software, consumer electronics, cloud computing platforms, and digital enterprise systems. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.microsoft.com.

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