Software Development Engineer (contract)

Microsoft is seeking an accomplished web development professional to join a dynamic team focused on building modern, high-impact software products. This role involves taking full ownership of projects from conception through production deployment, collaborating with product and design teams to create meaningful technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Ruby on Rails
• Develop and enhance front-end features using React and TypeScript
• Write efficient, maintainable SQL for MySQL databases
• Take ownership of projects from concept to production with end-to-end accountability
• Debug, optimize, and ship code quickly while maintaining high quality standards
• Collaborate directly with product and design teams to define and implement technical solutions
• Ensure code quality through thoughtful reviews and comprehensive testing
• Contribute to engineering efforts that build specific features and products for customer-facing applications

Requirements:

• 10+ years of overall professional experience in software development
• 5+ years of experience as a lead software developer and co-founder of a software development studio, agency, or company
• 5+ years of hands-on TypeScript experience
• 5+ years of backend web development experience
• 5+ years of React development experience
• Computer Science degree (major or minor) required
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript
• Advanced React development capabilities
• Strong backend web development expertise in Node.js, Golang, or Ruby on Rails
• Proficient in MySQL database design and optimization
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication with complete fluency
• Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities
• Experience with modern software development practices and methodologies