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Software Engineer jobs at Microsoft span disciplines including full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, AI, and systems engineering. The company has an established visa sponsorship process for roles in this function, supporting pathways from initial work authorization through long-term permanent residency for qualified candidates.
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Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
We are seeking a hands-on DevOps and Automation Engineer to join a cutting-edge applied science team focused on combining research, innovation, and production engineering. In this role, you will design, build, maintain, and continuously improve the infrastructure and automation that power software development and delivery pipelines — including those supporting AI model training and deployment. You will work across CI/CD, Azure cloud infrastructure, Python automation, developer tooling, and operational troubleshooting, taking ownership of complex technical challenges and delivering reliable, scalable automated solutions that drive engineering efficiency and productivity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support software development and delivery workflows
- Automate software build, test, validation, packaging, deployment, and release processes end to end
- Develop Python scripts and automation tools for engineering and operational workflows
- Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources and development environments
- Support source control, branching strategies, build systems, artifact management, and release workflows
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration automation solutions
- Manage dependencies, environment configurations, credentials, secrets, and deployment settings
- Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational health checks
- Troubleshoot CI/CD, build, deployment, infrastructure, networking, configuration, and environment issues
- Improve system reliability, deployment consistency, and engineering productivity through automation
- Support containerized applications and deployment environments where applicable
- Identify repetitive engineering processes and develop tools to reduce manual work
- Collaborate with software engineers and other technical teams to improve development and deployment workflows
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Evaluate and adopt appropriate tools and technologies to continuously improve engineering workflows
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on DevOps, CI/CD, or build/release engineering experience
- Minimum 2 years of Python programming and scripting in an engineering or operational context
- Minimum 2 years working with a major cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Prior experience at a large technology company is strongly preferred
- Experience supporting development, test, staging, and production environments is a plus
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or build/release engineering (required)
- Strong Python programming and scripting skills with 2+ years of experience (required)
- 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform (required)
- Experience with Git and modern source-control workflows (acceptable in lieu of Azure experience)
- Experience with CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent technologies
- Solid understanding of software build, test, deployment, and release processes
- Proven ability to troubleshoot infrastructure, build, deployment, and environment issues
- Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux environments
- Ability to independently investigate technical problems and drive them to resolution
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills
- Experience with Docker and containerized environments (preferred)
- Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies (preferred)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible (preferred)
- Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with networking, identity and access management, secrets management, and cloud security (preferred)
Additional Details:
- Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
- Duration: 8 months
- Pay Range*: $42 - $48 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Software Development Engineer (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
We are seeking a hands-on DevOps and Automation Engineer to join a cutting-edge applied science team focused on combining research, innovation, and production engineering. In this role, you will design, build, maintain, and continuously improve the infrastructure and automation that power software development and delivery pipelines — including those supporting AI model training and deployment. You will work across CI/CD, Azure cloud infrastructure, Python automation, developer tooling, and operational troubleshooting, taking ownership of complex technical challenges and delivering reliable, scalable automated solutions that drive engineering efficiency and productivity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support software development and delivery workflows
- Automate software build, test, validation, packaging, deployment, and release processes end to end
- Develop Python scripts and automation tools for engineering and operational workflows
- Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources and development environments
- Support source control, branching strategies, build systems, artifact management, and release workflows
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration automation solutions
- Manage dependencies, environment configurations, credentials, secrets, and deployment settings
- Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational health checks
- Troubleshoot CI/CD, build, deployment, infrastructure, networking, configuration, and environment issues
- Improve system reliability, deployment consistency, and engineering productivity through automation
- Support containerized applications and deployment environments where applicable
- Identify repetitive engineering processes and develop tools to reduce manual work
- Collaborate with software engineers and other technical teams to improve development and deployment workflows
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Evaluate and adopt appropriate tools and technologies to continuously improve engineering workflows
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on DevOps, CI/CD, or build/release engineering experience
- Minimum 2 years of Python programming and scripting in an engineering or operational context
- Minimum 2 years working with a major cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Prior experience at a large technology company is strongly preferred
- Experience supporting development, test, staging, and production environments is a plus
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or build/release engineering (required)
- Strong Python programming and scripting skills with 2+ years of experience (required)
- 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform (required)
- Experience with Git and modern source-control workflows (acceptable in lieu of Azure experience)
- Experience with CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent technologies
- Solid understanding of software build, test, deployment, and release processes
- Proven ability to troubleshoot infrastructure, build, deployment, and environment issues
- Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux environments
- Ability to independently investigate technical problems and drive them to resolution
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills
- Experience with Docker and containerized environments (preferred)
- Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies (preferred)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible (preferred)
- Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with networking, identity and access management, secrets management, and cloud security (preferred)
Additional Details:
- Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
- Duration: 8 months
- Pay Range*: $42 - $48 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Align your portfolio with Azure-specific domains
Microsoft's engineering teams are organized around Azure, Microsoft 365, and AI platforms. Tailor your GitHub projects and technical portfolio to reflect distributed systems, cloud-native development, or ML infrastructure work before applying.
Target teams with active LCA filings
Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data for Microsoft to identify which engineering teams and office locations file LCAs most actively. Teams in Redmond, Atlanta, and New York consistently appear, helping you prioritize where to apply.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
Microsoft's H-1B petitions require proving specialty occupation. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization before your offer stage so it's ready when USCIS review begins.
Understand Microsoft's cap-exempt filing options
If you've already been counted against the H-1B cap at a previous employer, Microsoft can file a transfer petition outside the annual lottery window. Confirm your prior cap-subject status with your immigration attorney before assuming you need to wait for April.
Browse open Software Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by visa type and employer to surface Microsoft Software Engineer listings that align with your authorization. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship-confirmed roles, so you're not guessing which postings will support H-1B or E-3 petitions.
Negotiate your start date around H-1B timelines
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 start date. If Microsoft extends you an offer after April, your earliest authorized start is the following October. Build that into your negotiation so both sides have aligned expectations from the offer stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers and is one of the most active H-1B petitioners in the technology sector. The company files both cap-subject petitions for new hires entering the lottery and cap-exempt transfer petitions for candidates who have already been counted against the cap at a prior employer. Microsoft also sponsors H-1B1 visa and E-3 visas for eligible nationals.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Microsoft?
Applications go through Microsoft's careers portal at careers.microsoft.com. Roles are organized by product area, so filtering by engineering discipline and location helps narrow results. You can also browse Software Engineer openings at Microsoft with confirmed visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles relevant to your work authorization and filters out positions that don't support petitions.
Which visa types does Microsoft sponsor for Software Engineer roles?
Microsoft sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, and E-3 visas for Software Engineers in nonimmigrant status. For permanent residency, the company sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions, which typically involve a PERM labor certification filed with the DOL. The visa type used depends on your nationality, your current status, and where you are in the sponsorship process.
What qualifications does Microsoft expect for sponsored Software Engineer roles?
Most Software Engineer roles at Microsoft require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. This degree requirement is also what satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard for H-1B purposes. Practically, Microsoft's interview process emphasizes systems design, data structures, and coding proficiency, with depth expected in the product area the role supports, such as Azure, AI, or developer tooling.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at Microsoft?
Timeline depends on visa type and your current status. Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start, so expect a six-month gap between lottery selection and authorized employment. H-1B transfers for cap-exempt candidates can move faster, often within two to three months with USCIS premium processing. Green Card sponsorship through PERM is a multi-year process and typically begins after you've been employed at Microsoft for some time.