Principal Software Engineering Lead

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind building the Microsoft cloud. Within CO+I, the Datacenter Planning & eXecution Engineering (DPXE) team is responsible for delivering datacenter capacity for Microsoft’s cloud business. We have a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects with specific safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.

The DPX Engineering team is responsible for architecting, designing, and building the next generation of connected systems and tools using microservices architecture or ERP platforms to help manage and support critical business functions such as Supply Chain, Cost, Schedule, Networking, Commissioning, Safety, Planning etc. in a real time manner.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineering Lead to help us build robust automation for these functions through well engineered systems and at the same time design and build the next gen, ML based, recommendation engine to enable cost and schedule modeling, supply planning, execution planning etc. while integrating with the bigger CO+I ecosystem.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

• This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. 
• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. 
• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%. 

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end SAP IBP implementation activities (requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, system configuration & customization, system integration testing, UAT and go-live, etc.).
• Resolve complex system integration challenges working with other members of the team and external teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and demonstrate features developed in an Agile environment.
• Design, architect and provide technical leadership for  peer developers.
• Share learnings and code assets developed with the CO+I engineering team.
• Manage, coach and grow the careers of individual contributions.

• Embody our Culture and Values 

   

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience including, but not limited to D365, SAP S/4 Hana, SAP IBP OR equivalent engineering systems
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in delivering SAP/IBP implementation and direct involvement in activities such as configuring the solution based on business requirements, setting up and managing security profiles, establishing integrations with existing systems such as D365 and Azure Stack and coordinating any data loads and reporting for the solution.
  
• 2+ years people management experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability 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: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience in