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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Substrate App Platform team - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,800.0 - $234,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Neo4j, Node.Js, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27949027/Senior-Software-Engineer-Substrate-App-Platform-Team-Washington-Redmond-1210 ## About the Role Are you passionate about building complex things using a large number of simple components efficiently, safely, consistently and at scale? Come join a team that values diversity, inclusion, collaboration and working better together to expand the foundation and the core of Substrate., * 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., * Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ 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 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience. * Experience shipping complex, enterprise-scale software with emphasis on reliability, scalability, and maintainability. * Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). * Proficiency in a back-end programming language (e.g., Node.js, C#, Java). * Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. * Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in software development. * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. * Portfolio or open-source contributions that highlight versatility across technologies, frameworks, or domains. * Experience with graph database (e.g., Neo4j). Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year. ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer, on the Substrate App Platform team, you will help evolve the platform and its supporting microservices that enable internal Microsoft teams to build on Substrate. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your problem-solving and engineering skills, collaborate across teams to achieve shared goals, and grow through continuous learning and innovation alongside your teammates., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications across the full stack (front-end, backend, database, cloud infrastructure). * Identify dependencies and contribute to design documentation with minimal oversight. * Develop and implement reusable, high-quality code for services and features. * Lead feature development from concept through launch. * Break down large work items into smaller tasks and provide accurate estimations * Serve as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) working on-call to monitor system/product feature/service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions and gains approval to restore system/product/service for simple problems. * Stay current with technologies to improve reliability, performance, and scalability. * Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members. ## Related Videos - [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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