We seek motivated, collaborative, growth minded candidates to join our global organization with presence across the US (Boston, Dallas, Redmond), UK and India.  In A4O you’ll find Microsoft’s Cloud DNA combined with the Industry expertise and Entrepreneurship of recently acquired Affirmed Networks and Metaswitch.  You’ll find a team that values diversity in our perspectives and approaches to make Azure the platform of choice for the 5G era. 

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle software development of Wireless SGSN componentry in a Cloud Native environment: high and low-level design work, coding and code review, component integration, devops deployment, test pipelines, problem investigation, debugging and fixing, and support. 
• Work closely with the Architectural Leads team to define the product architecture in a cloud native environment. 
• Working as part of an agile team to deliver complex componentry, ensuring our high carrier-grade quality bar is met.  
• Apply strong coding practices and adhere to modern software engineering practices. 

Qualifications

• Experience working in building complex, containerized or networking software solutions across all aspects of the software lifecycle. 
• Knowledge of virtualization and Cloud technologies (Kubernetes/Dockers/Open Stack/VMware etc). 
• Expertise in C++/Rust/Java/Go/Python. 

• A passion for building high quality products which customers love.  
• An enthusiasm for new technology, with hands-on experience leveraging complex, open-source technology componentry to build robust commercial-grade products.   
• Experience in 2G/3G/4G/LTE/5G packet core technology and call flows is an added plus. 

Who You Are? 

• Highly energetic and proactive with growth mindset  
• Passionate about the latest developments in technology  
• You are excited to innovate and understand the balance between trying something new and doing something tried.  
• You ask thoughtful questions, aren't afraid to fail, and constantly seek to be better.  
• A collaborative team player with the ability to shift gears quickly, efficiently, and effectively.  

• Dependable and reliable with clear thinking and attention to details 

Ability 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:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.