Software Engineer II Microsoft | Vancouver, BC

 

Software Engineer II- job post

Microsoft

4.24.2 out of 5 stars

Vancouver, BC

$83,600–$159,600 a year - Full-time

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Full job description

The Experience plus Devices (E+D) Growth team is seeking a Software Engineer II to help accelerate the adoption of Copilot and Microsoft 365. Our team is uniquely positioned at the strategic epicenter of E+D for revolutionizing the productivity business by delivering embedded experiences across the Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) that drive the growth of our company’s cutting-edge generative AI solutions across the commercial and consumer spectrum. Our team tackles technical challenges across a diverse tech stack, with the solutions we deliver having a direct impact on the bottom line of the business. This role requires strategic and creative thinking, as well as a passion for building technical solutions that address customer needs.

We are a modern engineering organization that embodies industry best practices in Product-Led Growth (PLG). We are data-informed, hypothesis-driven, and rigorous in measuring outcomes to ensure undeniable customer and business impact. We collaborate closely with industry-leading PMs, designers, data scientists, user researchers, and marketers to build deep customer insights that inform the design of experiences used by hundreds of millions of people every day. We partner with teams across the company to deliver world-class services, and we create experiences that connect with customers across Microsoft products. We play a direct role in driving business growth and framing our business value to end users and our vibrant community of fans.

Building a successful team involves creating an inclusive workplace where all people and ideas are welcome. We invest in the health of our team and take "how we work" as seriously as the impact we have on customers and the business. You don’t need to know everything when you join our team; just bring your growth mindset and willingness to learn, and we will provide mentorship and career growth to help you succeed. As employees, we come together to innovate and empower ourselves 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, reliable, scalable, and sustainable software.
• Develop, validate, release, and derive insights from software that enhances customer experiences as outlined above.
• Champion customer-first design that leads to increased loyalty to Copilot and Microsoft 365.
• Apply critical analyses to data to validate hypotheses and inform decisions.
• Foster an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, and in turn leverages that diversity to create more inclusive products for our customers.
• Model a growth mindset by learning from others and sharing your learnings with others.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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 or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in designing, building and shipping high quality production products or services.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience with full software development cycle: design, implementation, test, deployment and monitoring.

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 Qualifications:

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality software on time.
• Proficient problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Passion for customers, design thinking, data analysis, and technology.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $83,600 - CAD $159,600 per year.

Find additional pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 15, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

 Imperial Distributors Canada Inc

Sr. Dynamics Business Central Developer

Imperial Distributors Canada Inc • Richmond, BC • via Indeed

$130K a year

Full-time

No Degree Mentioned

Job description

About Us:

Imperial Distributors Canada Inc. (IDCI) is at the forefront of enabling healthcare delivery for pharmacies across Western Canada. We are working to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve, making every day we work a step towards a healthier tomorrow.

At Imperial Distributors, you're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a community that values innovation, integrity, and, most importantly, the impact we have on people's lives. Our culture thrives on empowerment and respect, encouraging every member to contribute, innovate, grow, and make meaningful differences.

Our unwavering commitment to pharmaceutical supply chain resilience ensures that we can adapt to challenges swiftly, keeping our services reliable and uninterrupted. This dedication to robust operations assures that our partners and communities can always rely on us for their healthcare needs. Community engagement, sustainability, and charitable efforts are at the heart of what we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Imperial Distributors is currently adding a Sr. Microsoft Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer to our team. This role works closely with the business and other members of our IT team.

The Sr. Business Central Developer is a critical role responsible for ensuring world class ERP development within Imperial Distributors. You will be empowered to build solutions that have a direct impact on the day-to-day use of our ERP system. Reporting to the Director of IT, you will play an important part in shaping our next chapter as we deploy new features, modules and enhancements that bring new capabilities to our business. Our team is small, so this role is ideal for someone who enjoys both support and administration roles.

You will be specifically accountable for:
• Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders and end users to understand requirements and design appropriate solutions within the Business Central framework. Analysis and collaboration of change requests with effort estimates and detailed concepts, taking usability and performance into account.
• Customization: Develop and implement custom solutions, extensions, enhancements, and integrations to meet unique business processes and specific requirements. This includes working with AL (Application Language), C/SIDE (C/AL), and AL extensions.
• Integration: Develop and maintain integrations with other systems and applications using APIs, web services, and middleware platforms to facilitate seamless data exchange and process automation. Manage data migration processes to ensure accurate and efficient transfer of data between systems.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, bugs, and errors within the Business Central environment.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Perform thorough testing to ensure that all technical components function correctly and meet business requirements. Debug and resolve issues and provide support during user acceptance testing. Optimize and improve the performance and scalability of Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system design, architecture, configuration settings, and custom code.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users and other team members on the use of Business Central, including best practices and troubleshooting guidelines. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior developers.
• Implementation, Upgrades and Maintenance: Participate in the technical implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring that the system meets the specific needs of our organization. Stay up to date with new releases and upgrades of Business Central. Migrate existing solutions and customizations to newer versions, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Proactively suggest improvements and enhancements.
• Data Migration: Oversee data migration activities, ensuring that data from legacy systems is accurately transferred to Business Central.
• System Configuration: Configure Business Central to optimize system performance and functionality, including setting up company-specific settings, roles, permissions, and workflows.

We are seeking candidates with the following requirements:
• 5-8+ years of experience as a software developer working with Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV, at least 3 of which must be with the AL programming language.
• Proficiency in AL language, C/AL language, and Visual Studio Code.
• ERP development experience and working with inventory and warehouse management highly desired.
• Hands-on experience working with at least one of the following: Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Azure Development, PowerShell, and SQL.
• Ability to design and develop reports and dashboards to help our decision makers.
• Experience in a leadership or management role desirable.
• The applicant must have legal authorization to work in Canada and must currently reside in Canada.

We are seeking candidates with the following attributes:
• Sense of accountability, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate them into technical solutions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely in understandable form, both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (prioritization).

If you are passionate about software development and eager to make a significant impact through the implementation of cutting-edge solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the modern, cloud-based evolution of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (also known as Navision). While both offer robust ERP functionality, Business Central is designed for cloud deployment, offering advantages like ease of access, automatic upgrades, and better integration with other Microsoft services. NAV is an on-premise solution, requiring more infrastructure and potentially more upfront cost. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision):

• On-premise: NAV is typically installed and managed on a company's own servers. 
• Customization: NAV offers more flexibility for customization and integration with existing on-premise systems. 
• License model: NAV is often licensed on a per-server basis. 
• Upgrades: Upgrades can be more complex and involve more downtime compared to the cloud-based Business Central. 
• Hardware: Requires initial investment in hardware and infrastructure. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central:

• Cloud-based: Business Central is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, hosted in Microsoft's cloud. 
• Accessibility: Users can access the system from anywhere with an internet connection. 
• Automatic upgrades: Business Central receives regular, automatic updates and enhancements, ensuring access to the latest features and security patches. 
• Integration: Business Central integrates well with other Microsoft products like Office 365, Power BI, and other Dynamics 365 modules. 
• Licensing: Business Central is typically licensed on a per-user basis. 

Key Differences:

• Deployment: NAV is on-premise, while Business Central is cloud-based. 
• Access: NAV access is typically limited to the company's network, while Business Central is accessible from anywhere. 
• Updates: NAV upgrades require more effort and planning, while Business Central upgrades are automatic. 
• Cost: Business Central may have lower upfront costs due to the lack of hardware requirements, but it's a subscription-based model. 
• User Interface: Business Central has a more modern and intuitive user interface. 

Which one should you choose?

• Business Central:

  Ideal for businesses seeking ease of use, scalability, and the benefits of the cloud.
• NAV:

  Suitable for companies that prefer on-premise control, require extensive customization, or have legacy systems that need careful integration. 

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2008 | China | $600 billion

 September 2008

China Becomes Largest U.S. Foreign Creditor

In September 2008, China surpasses Japan to become the largest holder of U.S. debt—or treasuries—at around $600 billion. The growing interdependence between the U.S. and Chinese economies becomes evident as a financial crisis threatens the global economy, fueling concerns over U.S.-China economic imbalances.

Facts to look up

2008   230 billion - in total, USA had new $400 billion 

2009   200 billion

2010   200 billion 

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川普關稅戰突然急踩煞車背後 暴露美國經濟的阿基里斯腱是國債危機

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2025年4月11日 週五 上午2:55

川普貿易戰列車突然緊急煞車，華爾街盛傳與美債遭拋售劇烈震盪脫不了關係。（照片來源/網路截圖）

川普總統自上任以來，以其強硬的經濟政策席捲全球，尤其是「對等關稅」策略，試圖重塑美國在國際貿易中的主導地位。然而，美東時間2025年4月9日，這場關稅戰卻突然踩下煞車，背後原因直指美國經濟的致命弱點——美國國債。隨著日本、中國等主要債權國紛紛減持美債，美國債市正面臨前所未有的壓力，這一「阿基里斯腱」正威脅著美國經濟的穩定與全球金融市場的平衡。

關稅戰的短暫狂飆與急轉彎

川普的對等關稅政策一經推出，立即引發全球市場震盪。對多國加徵10%至104%的關稅，旨在保護美國製造業、增加財政收入，並重振國內經濟。然而，這一策略卻帶來了意想不到的後果：全球供應鏈陷入混亂，貿易夥伴國迅速反制，美國國內通脹壓力加劇。更嚴重的是，美國國債市場出現劇烈波動，作為避險資產的美債遭到拋售，殖利率飆升，迫使川普政府在市場預期進一步升級時，宣布暫緩部分關稅措施，為期90天。

這一政策轉向並非心血來潮，而是美國國債市場動盪的直接結果。2025年，美國面臨9.2兆美元國債到期，其中6.5兆美元集中在6月，這一龐大的再融資需求讓政府不得不重新審視激進政策的風險。與此同時，日本和中國等主要債權國的拋售行為，進一步加劇了美債市場的不確定性。

美國國債：經濟的阿基里斯腱

美國國債被喻為美國經濟的「阿基里斯腱」，既是其支撐全球金融霸權的基石，也是潛在的致命弱點。截至2025年，美國國債總額已突破36兆美元，相當於GDP的130%以上，每年利息支出高達1.2兆美元，幾乎佔據聯邦財政收入的四分之一。如此龐大的債務規模不僅限制了政府的財政靈活性，也讓美國經濟對全球資本流動與投資者信心極度敏感。

川普政府原本寄望通過關稅戰增加財政收入，緩解國債壓力。然而，這一策略卻適得其反。關稅引發的貿易緊張局勢導致全球市場避險情緒升溫，資金並未如預期流入美國債市，反而因不確定性增加而拋售美債，推高了殖利率。更高的殖利率意味著政府與企業的借貸成本上升，進一步加劇財政壓力，形成惡性循環。

日本、中國的拋售潮：美債市場的警鐘

美國國債的持有結構加劇了這一危機的嚴重性。約25%的國債由外國投資者持有，其中日本和中國是最大的債權國。然而，隨著關稅戰升溫，這兩個亞洲經濟大國的投資者開始減持美債，對美國債市構成直接衝擊。

中國作為持有約7600億美元美債的世界第二大投資者，中國在貿易戰中的角色尤為關鍵。市場傳言稱，中國人民銀行正通過拋售美債向美國施壓，以回應川普的關稅政策。歐洲大型債券對沖基金指出，中國將金融作為武器的可能性「並不奇怪」。事實上，中國自2022年以來已逐步減持美債，持倉降至13年來最低。若這一趨勢持續，美國債市的流動性將面臨更大挑戰。

日本作為全球最大的美債持有國，日本的動向同樣引人注目。日本財務省數據顯示，近期日本投資者以美債為中心的外國債券淨賣出額達到約2.5萬億日元（約合170億美元），創下五個月來新高。三菱UFJ信託銀行紐約分行分析師橫田裕矢表示：「日本投資者也無法繼續持有美國國債，拋售動向正在顯現。」這一轉變部分源於對川普政府強硬經濟與外交政策的擔憂，部分則反映了日本國內對全球金融市場不確定性的避險需求。

全球投資者的退場：不僅是中日兩國，全球範圍內對美債的信心也在動搖。市場傳聞稱，亞洲多國央行可能在即將到來的10年期美債招標中「停止投標」。與此同時，管理歐洲富裕階層資金的英國投資公司透露，自年初以來已應客戶要求出售數千億日元的美國資產。這種「遠離美國」的氛圍正擴散至全球，進一步加劇金融市場的緊張情緒。

關稅戰的風險與國債的連動效應

川普的關稅政策雖然短期內可能帶來稅收增長，但其長期影響卻可能削弱美國經濟的根基。首先，關稅推高進口成本，導致國內物價上漲，通脹壓力加劇。這不僅影響消費者購買力，也可能迫使聯邦儲備系統收緊貨幣政策，進一步推高債券殖利率。其次，貿易戰引發的全球經濟放緩將減少對美國出口的需求，損害企業盈利能力，進而影響稅收基礎，惡化財政赤字。

更重要的是，國債問題與關稅戰的交互作用正在放大系統性風險。日本和中國的拋售行為不僅推高了美債殖利率，還引發市場對美國償債能力的質疑。標準普爾早在2011年便因債務問題將美國主權信用評級從AAA下調至AA+。若美債拋售潮持續，美元作為全球儲備貨幣的地位可能動搖，進而影響美國在國際金融市場的霸權。

踩煞車的背後：權衡與挑戰

川普政府選擇暫緩關稅，顯示其已意識到國債問題的緊迫性，尤其是日本和中國拋售美債所帶來的壓力。通過為市場降溫，政府試圖穩定債市情緒，避免殖利率失控。然而，這一妥協並非長久之計。美國國債的結構性問題——包括高福利支出、稅收不足與持續赤字——並未因關稅暫緩而消失。隨著2025年債務到期高峰臨近，政府必須在刺激經濟與控制債務之間尋找平衡。

對川普而言，關稅戰的初衷或許是為了「讓美國再次偉大」，但其激進策略卻意外暴露了美國經濟的脆弱性。國債問題如同一把懸在頭頂的達摩克利斯之劍，限制了政策選擇的空間。未來，美國需要在全球貿易談判中採取更務實的態度，同時推動國內財政改革，才能真正化解這一「阿基里斯腱」帶來的威脅。

川普關稅戰的突然煞車，表面上是對市場動盪的回應，實則折射出美國國債這一深層危機的影響。日本、中國等主要債權國的拋售行為，為美國債市敲響了警鐘。作為全球最大經濟體，美國的財政健康不僅關乎自身，也牽動全球經濟的脈搏。在國債規模持續攀升的背景下，任何激進的政策都可能引發意想不到的連鎖反應。

對美國而言，解決國債問題不僅是經濟挑戰，更是對其全球領導力的考驗。而對世界其他國家來說，美國的這場關稅風波無疑是一記警鐘，提醒各國在不確定的時代中謹慎應對，尋求合作而非對抗的出路。

美債拋售潮如何解？專家喊話1招提升投資人信心：否則未來經濟更糟

 據《彭博社》報導，美國聯準會（Fed）透露，未來勞動市場可能進一步放緩，但仍舊選擇暫不降息，以防止美國總統川普新頒布政策後持續性通膨壓力。經濟學家林啓超在國泰世華銀行節目表示，若美國財政部跟聯準會未來沒有成功安撫美債投資人，未來全球硬著陸的風險將大幅提升。

聊到近期美國公債利率持續提升，林啓超指出，許多美國股票經紀人會利用期貨開槓桿投資，其公債利率較低，期貨利率較高，許多人會在購買公債現貨時，同時賣掉公債期貨，以此進行套利投資，但這樣的交易模式獲利有限，因此許多人會選擇利用槓桿增加本金投資。但最近遇到中國反制的市場震盪，大量投資人選擇平倉，短期內大量拋出公債現貨，造成基差交易大規模回流，這都導致近期美國公債利率明顯上漲。

林啓超直言，美國財政部扮演很重要的角色，即便未來聯準會宣布降息，若美國公債殖利率同時下滑，將無助於美國未來發債的情況。目前最有效的解決方法就是讓財政部出來，喊話對美國公債的信心，藉此提升投資者的信任度，「否則未來的經濟狀況將比川普想的更糟。」

針對川普政策轉變關鍵，林啓超表示，各國的談判手段、股市跌幅跟民眾的反抗聲量，是影響川普的3大要素。至於台灣在未來談判到0%關稅的可能性有多高，林啓超認為，比其他高關稅國家的成功機率還小，目前各國都有非關稅貿易障礙，以台灣為例，汽車進口除徵收關稅外，還有高達25%貨物稅的問題，因此未來要調整的議題也並非僅有幾項。