Description: Are you interested in bringing complex server based solutions to customers in the largest segment of the business environment, the small business? Do you relish the opportunity to incorporate diverse technology into a tuned and well-managed client-server environment? SBS provides both the infrastructure and solutions that small businesses need as their first Windows server by being simple to setup/configure, easy to maintain, and providing a ton of end user value right out of the box. Recently released SBS 2003 has out-performed it’s volume and revenue goals, received outstanding product reviews, and collected many accolades (including winning the 2003 Comdex best of show). SBS isn’t standing still however, we are planning bigger things around the ease of use and configuration improvements needed to bring SBS to an even wider audience in our Longhorn version (Codename Cougar). One of the most exciting and challenging areas we are making big investments is around initial setup and configuration. To allow us to widen the availability of SBS, we are looking for a developer to design and build SBS with the new Longhorn setup technologies, as well as create a “headless” SBS version. The primary responsibilities of this position are: (a) working with PM and Marketing to understand the customer data in order to provide the best possible user experience; (b) designing an extensible architecture for providing this solution within the SBS framework; (c) developing this feature and tracking it through all aspects of the development cycle; and (d) working with other members of the SBS development team to help ensure that all of our code has high quality, secure designs and outstanding implementations. The ideal candidate will have proven coding skills, the ability to clearly interact with other disciplines and groups across the company, and customer empathy for the Small Business Server user. This candidate will require: 5+ years development experience in C/C++/C# ; proficiency in reading, writing, and debugging code; testing and test automation aptitude required; knowledge of Windows Server and its related technologies; ability to drive technologies both within the SBS team and also with other WSD teams. All positions are Full Time Employee positions based in Redmond, WA. Relocation assistance and Visa sponsorship is available.