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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II -CTJ - Poly - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,600.0 - $199,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Live Connect (Windows), Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Information Technology - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/15567834?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F15567834%2FSoftware-Engineer-Ii-Ctj-Poly-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * 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. Other Requirements: Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able 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: * The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination. * Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. * Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance, * Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. * Cloud service experience (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.) * Experience with Active Directory Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year. ## Description We're looking for individuals who are passionate about building reliable, high-scale, multi-tenant services. 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