Software Development Engineer 2

Software Development Engineer II/ Data EngineerOur client, a global technology leader, is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their team. The position is based in Redmond, WA, with remote work options.The role involves developing, monitoring, and maintaining data engineering solutions and ETL pipelines. You will write code to extract data from various sources, transform it to meet requirements, and load it into target systems. These systems will empower informed decision-making through data analysis, automate defect detection, instill confidence in game quality, and promote an optimal player experience that aligns with the business objectives across Microsoft gaming products.Key responsibilities include:Develop, monitor, and maintain ETL pipelines and code to extract telemetry data from various sources, transform, and load data into a data store.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.Implement and maintain data engineering solutions that support data analysis and decision-making.A typical day in the role involves:Writing code to extract data from various sources, transforming it to meet requirements, and loading it into target systems.The ideal candidate will have:5+ years of overall experience in the field.Flexible degrees or certifications as long as the candidate can demonstrate experience in writing quality C# code and 1 scripting language for data retrieval like SQL or KQL.No coding experience will disqualify candidates.The best candidates will have descriptions of data pipeline and ETL services they implemented and used, including examples of how they used C# and SQL to implement solutions. Experience with Python and PowerBI is a plus.Performance will be assessed based on the ability to own tasks that require coding and collaboration with the team.Top 3 hard skills required:Minimum 5 years experience with C#, SQL and/or KQL, and Azure DevOps.Minimum 2 years experience with Azure services like Azure Data Factory, Azure function, Storage Account, and Logic Apps.Experience with Python and PowerBI is a plus.