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Microsoft

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    Product
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years development experience, 6+ years managing teams, coding in C++/C#/JavaScript, cloud platform knowledge, and expertise in Agile, DevOps, and large-scale web applications.
  • You will lead and coach a diverse team, collaborate with stakeholders, ensure code excellence, manage project plans, provide technical guidance, and ensure product integrity and performance.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10+ years development experience.
  • 6+ years of People management experience leading high performing engineering teams.
  • 3+ years of experience managing other people managers
  • Experience managing global teams.
  • Experience writing software in one or more high level language including C++, C#, and/or JavaScript/Typescript/React.
  • Experience with one or more cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Strong problem solving, design, coding and debugging skills.
  • Drive for execution and results, while delivering quality software for large scale projects.
  • BS or MS in computer science or related degree.
  • Experience in DevOps to maintain production services and\or application frameworks.
  • Experience with or exposure to Agile and iterative development processes.
  • Ability to quickly ramp up on multiple technology areas
  • You must be legally authorized to work in Ireland to be eligible for this role.
  • Extensive software engineering experience, including building large-scale web applications.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, customer-focused products.
  • Skilled in fostering cross-team collaboration to develop innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and engaging work environment where employees thrive.
  • Experienced in growing people and teams through modeling, coaching, and demonstrating care.
  • Proficient in JavaScript/Node.js/React or similar web stacks.
  • Strong expertise in software design, development, problem-solving, and debugging.
  • Experience with big data pipelines such as Cosmos, Kusto, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologies is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, SQL, or equivalent technologies is a plus. Cloud and services experience, with Azure cloud experience highly desirable.
  • Collaborating with technical partners to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline using agile practices.
  • This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • You must be legally authorized to work in Ireland to be eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Leads, coaches, and builds a diverse, inclusive, high-performing team where all team members can do their best work.
  • Fosters collaboration with key stakeholders, such as project managers and technical leads, to accurately gather user requirements and drive team alignment.
  • Leads the charge in identifying dependencies and orchestrating the development of comprehensive design documents for products, applications, services, or platforms.
  • Champions code excellence, optimizing, debugging, refactoring, and reusing code to boost performance and maintainability, ensuring maximum effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
  • Strategically guides the team in managing multiple group’s project plans, release plans, and work items, ensuring seamless coordination with relevant stakeholders, including project managers.
  • Serves as a technical beacon, acting as an expert for Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) roles and vigilantly monitoring engineers across product lines, ensuring system/product/service integrity through on-call duties.
  • Leads by example in product development, meticulously scaling to customer requirements, applying industry best practices for scalability and performance, and taking full accountability for any products that fall short of excellence.

FAQs

What is the main mission of the Azure Customer Experience Platform (CXP) team?

The main mission of the Azure CXP team is to transform Microsoft Cloud customers into fans by improving Cloud quality, security, and reliability through engineering engagements and data-driven insights.

What are the key responsibilities of the Principal Group Engineering Manager?

Key responsibilities include leading and building a diverse team, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, identifying dependencies, championing code excellence, managing project plans, serving as a technical expert, and taking accountability for product performance.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Required qualifications include a minimum of 10+ years of development experience, 6+ years of people management experience, experience managing at least three other people managers, and proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, and JavaScript/Typescript/React.

Is experience with cloud platforms necessary for this role?

Yes, experience with one or more cloud platforms, such as Azure or AWS, is a required qualification for the Principal Group Engineering Manager position.

What is the preferred educational background for candidates?

Candidates should have a BS or MS in computer science or a related degree as part of the preferred educational background.

Are there opportunities for career growth within this role?

Yes, the role focuses on building and nurturing high-performing teams, which includes opportunities for growth through coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

Is the ability to manage global teams important for this position?

Yes, experience in managing global teams is part of the required qualifications for this role.

What kind of software engineering experience is preferred?

Extensive software engineering experience, particularly in building large-scale web applications, is preferred for this position.

Is knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices required?

Yes, familiarity with Agile and iterative development processes, as well as experience in DevOps to maintain production services, are required qualifications for this role.

What type of work environment does this role promote?

This role promotes an inclusive and engaging work environment where diversity is valued, and employees are encouraged to thrive.

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