San José, Costa Rica Role overview
About this role
Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture.
The Databases organization delivers trusted, scalable operational AI ready databases that power application development across cloud, hybrid, and on premises environments. Our portfolio includes SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, supporting developers as they build AI native applications and run critical workloads at global scale.
As a Software Engineer on the Azure Database for PostgreSQL team, you contribute to the design, development, testing, and iteration of well‑scoped features that improve customer experiences and support product adoption. With guidance from senior engineers, you’ll apply data‑driven thinking and experimentation to validate ideas, learn from outcomes, and continuously improve service quality. This role offers the opportunity to build strong product engineering skills, gain hands‑on experience with cloud database technologies, and collaborate in a cross‑functional environment to deliver solutions that directly support customer success and business growth.
We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served.
- Writes secure, maintainable, and reusable code following best practices and modern design principles.
- Learns to implement features and services with guidance, applying coding standards and patterns to ensure quality and stability.
- Collaborates with team members and stakeholders to clarify requirements, integrates feedback, and iterates on designs and implementations.
- Participates in code reviews to uphold standards and improve reliability while learning from feedback.
- Continuously seeks new knowledge, adapts to emerging technologies, and applies solutions that enhance performance, scalability, and reliability in a cloud environment.
- Takes accountability as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI); participates in on-call rotations to monitor system health and initiate recovery actions when needed.
- Embody our culture and values
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline with proven experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
- Fluency to read, write and speak in English.
Job Requirements: Other & Additional
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.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications
- 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, GO, or Python.
- Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), including monitoring performance and telemetry to drive continuous improvements.
- Knowledge of update servicing, security fundamentals, or large‑scale system design.
- Exposure to AI‑powered development tools or building intelligent features.
#azdat
#azuredata
#azurepostgres
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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.
Redmond, United States 
Noida, India 
Vancouver, Canada