Develop on the edge, literally! Microsoft is looking for a senior software test developer to build our next-generation Edge Computing Network (ECN) for Windows Live, MSN, and other Microsoft sites.
Our ECN platform features data center-level reliability and security, and we are leading the change in how software and services are viewed and consumed by developers, consumers, and businesses around the world.
We are looking for a highly motivated senior C++ or C# test developer with a creative, inquisitive and explorative mind, who is passionate about shipping quality software.
In this position you will be responsible for putting in place test infrastructure and processes and performing hands-on test automation code development. We are seeking a proven contributor with a great track record of delivering complex software releases on time and with a very high quality bar.
This is a unique opportunity to work in an agile and technically challenging start-up environment, while making a significant impact in building the infrastructure to support new business areas for Microsoft.
This position is part of our Global Product Development - Europe team, based in Dublin, Ireland, and works closely with Microsoft teams in the US and around the world.
Key requirements:
· At least 4 years of relevant product development and testing experience, including 4 years experience coding in C# and/or C++
· Experience with testing scalable systems and with performance testing
· Experience with testing user interfaces
· Excellent familiarity with technical test approaches used throughout large software companies
· Proven record of shipping on time and at a very high quality level
· Energy and desire to deliver high-quality software on aggressive schedules
· Strong English-language verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to negotiate with other teams and partners, including vendors
· BS CS degree or equivalent (MS/PhD would be a plus)
· Experience with systems management, data center infrastructure, and edge networks/computing would be a plus
· Familiarity with REST and RESTful architectures would be a plus
· Experience or passion about large scale databases and data mining systems would be a plus
· Experience with agile development methodologies would be a plus
Please send your CV to irljobs@microsoft.com quoting Req. 217694