Job: Microsoft Europe: Program Manager for core projects

Ireland (Dublin)

Details

Expected skills

.NET : ASP.NET, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, .NET 2.0, .NET 3.0, .NET 3.5, SQL Server, MySQL, SharePoint (WSS, MOSS) and UML

Java : Java ME, MySQL, SQL Server and UML

Employment type Full time

Contact type Direct employer

Job description

It’s innovative. It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s core product development for Microsoft in Europe. Check us out at http://www.joinmicrosofteurope.com/ to see a complete list of our job openings for developers, test/QA developers, leads, and program managers.

Microsoft is looking for highly motivated software developers and leads (managers) who are creative, inquisitive, and passionate about shipping quality software. We are seeking all levels of candidates with strong skills and experience in C++, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, mobile devices, and web services.

We develop core products for a range of Microsoft businesses. Our Experimentation Platform team is building a set of tools to let web site owners run experiments on end-users and see the experimental results through novel visualizations.. Our Edge Computing Network (ECN) team is building a framework of services for managing a new “elastic computing” platform for Microsoft’s online businesses. Our Mobile Applications team is building key features for social networking, communications, commercialization, and other areas for Windows Mobile 7.

We use agile programming and test-driven development to deliver high-quality software at a rapid pace. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging start-up environment in Europe, while making a significant impact in an area with huge business value for Microsoft.

Key requirements:
• Outstanding programming skills in C++, C#, or Java
• 3+ years experience designing, implementing, and shipping complex applications
• Lead engineers must have 2+ years experience managing a software development team
• Great blend of technology background, passion to learn, and customer focus
• Energy and desire to deliver high-quality software on aggressive schedules (minor releases every 3-6 months, major releases within 12-18 months)
• Proven record of shipping on time and at a very high quality level.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• A university computer science degree or equivalent (master’s or PhD degree would be a plus)
• Experience with agile development methodologies would be a plus.

Interested? Send your CV to eurojobs@microsoft.com.

Read more about working in Europe and other positions on our team at: www.joinmicrosofteurope.com.

How to apply

Send your CV to eurojobs@microsoft.com.