OVERVIEW

OPG Next is a multidisciplinary team doing strategic thinking and exploration to help shape how AI will be used in the workplace of the future. You are a talented software engineer and passionate about building the next generation of software experiences.
We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our team. You will be part of a dynamic and agile group dedicated to innovation by learning, exploring and building working code. In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact innovations. This may be transforming concepts to reality by building prototypes or helping to take our ideas to production. You will have the chance to tackle challenges up and down the tech stack. We achieve our goals as a team and embrace motivated independent thinkers who excel in their craft and are comfortable operating amidst ambiguity and a rapidly changing technical landscape.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

REQUIRED 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.
• 2+ years experience working on complex applications or backend systems development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years experience with React or systems services development/integrations.
• Experience working with large codebases
• Experience in systems integration
• Exhibited self-motivation
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing software
• Interested and excited about AI
• Passionate about learning and building software
  Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $85,000 - CAD $166,800 per year.
  Find additional pay information here:
  https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
  Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

• Collaborate with team members to drive innovation.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine requirements for a feature.
• Supports identification of dependencies, and the development of design documents for a product feature with oversight.
• With guidance, learns to create and implement code for a product, service, or feature reusing code as applicable.
• Assists and learns about breaking down work items into tasks and provides estimation.
• Develop software using languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and others.
• Embody our culture and values
  Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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  Industry leading healthcare
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  Educational resources
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  Discounts on products and services
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  Savings and investments
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  Maternity and paternity leave
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  Generous time away
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  Giving programs
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  Opportunities to network and connect
  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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.