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The Software Engineer II designs, develops, and maintains software features and services while ensuring high standards of reliability and performance. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot defects and contribute to technical documentation and design reviews.

  • Remote
  • Goodwood, Ontario, Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Posted Aug 12, 2026
  • 1 position

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Original job posting

Overview Software Engineer II develops and maintains software solutions that support Microsoft products, services, and platforms. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams and continuing to build technical expertise. Responsibilities Software Development Design and implement software features, services, and components. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback. Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects. Engineering Excellence Follow engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes. Create and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests. Improve the reliability, performance, security, and scalability of systems and services. Contribute to technical documentation and design reviews. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues affecting production services, as applicable. Collaboration Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver solutions. Participate in agile development processes, including planning, execution, and retrospectives. Communicate technical concepts, issues, and project progress effectively with team members and stakeholders. Learning and Growth Learn and apply Microsoft engineering tools, processes, and best practices. Seek mentorship and feedback to support professional development. Take ownership of assigned features, services, or components from design through implementation and support. Build technical expertise within the team's technology stack. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Additional or preferred qualifications Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $85,800 - CAD $169,300 per year. Find additional pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html Software Engineering IC3 - L'échelle salariale de base typique pour ce rôle dans l'ensemble du Canada est de 85,800 $ CAD à 169,300 $ CAD par année. Pour plus d'information au sujet de la rémunération, veuillez cliquer ici: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html Ce poste sera ouvert pendant au moins cinq jours et les candidatures seront acceptées de façon continue jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft est un employeur offrant l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour l’emploi, sans égard à l’âge, à l’ascendance, à la citoyenneté, à la couleur, aux congés médicaux ou familiaux, à l’identité ou à l’expression de genre, aux renseignements génétiques, à l’état d’immigration, à l’état matrimonial, à l’état de santé, à l’origine nationale, à un éventuel handicap physique ou mental, à l’affiliation politique, au statut de vétéran protégé ou au statut militaire, à la race, à l’ethnie, à la religion, au sexe (y compris la grossesse), à l’orientation sexuelle ou à toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois, ordonnances et règlements locaux applicables. Si vous avez besoin d’aide avec des accommodements religieux et/ou d’un accommodement raisonnable en raison d’un handicap pendant le processus de candidature, apprenez-en plus sur la demande d’accommodement. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

What you’ll do

The Software Engineer II designs, develops, and maintains software features and services while ensuring high standards of reliability and performance. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot defects and contribute to technical documentation and design reviews.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. A minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience with proficiency in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python is required.

Listed skills

  • Automated testingPreferred
  • JavaScriptPreferred
  • JavaPreferred
  • C++Preferred
  • PythonPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Software Development
  • C
  • C++
  • C#
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Debugging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Automated Testing
  • Agile Development
  • Technical Documentation
  • System Design
  • Code Reviews
  • Sprint Retrospectives
  • Software Solutions
  • Technical Engineering
  • Planning
  • C (Programming Language)
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • Agile Methodology
  • Automation
  • C# (Programming Language)
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Code Review
  • Computer Science
  • Development Testing
  • Scalability
  • Internet And Computing Core Certification
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Mentorship
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Systems
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Software Features

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer / Engineer
  • Software Developers

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week