Microsoft
Principal Software Engineer, Azure Front Door
Found: January 9, 2026
This role is based in Sydney, Australia with remote work options available.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and build globally distributed, highly available, low-latency management services.
- Lead technical design and engineering of core components for APIs, SDKs, and platform integration.
- Drive end-to-end reliability, availability, and security for critical configuration and onboarding flows.
- Champion developer experience and collaborate with Azure portal UX, SDK, and platform teams.
- Analyze system telemetry and metrics to ensure operational excellence.
- Mentor and grow engineers through technical guidance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of technical engineering experience.
- Experience in building distributed systems or cloud services.
- Expertise in designing scalable, reliable services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with C#/.NET, C++, or similar languages.
- Proficiency in RESTful API design and SDK development.
- Understanding of cloud architecture and microservices.