Software Development Engineer (contract)

Microsoft is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to support critical business operations across artificial intelligence initiatives. This role involves designing and building end-to-end solutions that integrate various systems, enabling seamless data flow and workflow automation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build end-to-end solutions that integrate first-party systems with third-party applications and tools
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into actionable technical specifications
• Develop, test, deploy, and provide ongoing support for automation tools and integration solutions
• Configure and maintain integrations between third-party tooling and web-based applications with existing enterprise systems
• Create reporting solutions that pull third-party data into PowerBI and Excel to support workflow automation
• Execute test cases for automation scripts, report issues, and troubleshoot to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Modify and optimize existing databases and database management systems as needed
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance solution performance and scalability after launch
• Coordinate with project teams to determine scope, limitations, and timelines for database development projects
• Support business operations and strategic initiatives through technical automation development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required
• Cloud and Citizenship Attestation required
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on development experience with enterprise Microsoft tools
• Minimum 2 years of experience with scripting and coding languages
• Minimum 1 year of experience integrating and pulling data from third-party applications via APIs
• 2-4 years of overall experience in software engineering or solutions architecture
• Previous experience independently managing projects through the complete software development lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, automation, and iterative solution enhancement
• Development within enterprise tools including Entra Admin, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps), Teams, M365, Azure DevOps, Copilot Studio, and Graph Explorer
• Integration and data extraction from third-party applications and APIs
• Scripting languages including Python, PowerShell, and Visual Studio Code
• Coding languages including C# and HTML
• Database management and SQL
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking with attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to work independently
• Full software development lifecycle knowledge
• Troubleshooting and system optimization
• Process improvement and iterative development methodologies