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Vaxcyte

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

San Carlos, CA · Remote

$67.25 - $90/hr

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on ...

Vaxcyte

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site +1

$163K - $191K/yr

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on ...

BMO U.S.

Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

$57 - $76.25/hr

S. is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to play a hands-on engineering role within their Azure cloud ecosystem. The role involves designing, building, and operating secure and scalable ...

Dynamed Solutions

Azure Cloud Engineer

Columbia, MD · Remote

$55.25 - $74/hr

Azure Cloud Engineer (Azure & M365) Reports Directly To: Cloud Infrastructure Manager Location ... This is a high-impact opportunity for someone looking to grow into a senior cloud engineering role ...

IT MINDS L.L.C.

Senior Azure Cloud Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$58.75 - $80.25/hr

Azure Cloud Developer (Senior) Location: Jersey City, NJ (5 days onsite) Contract Duration: 12 months Seeking an Azure Cloud Developer to lead the design, implementation, and automation of Azure ...

Agama Solutions

Azure Cloud Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$80 - $95/hr

Title: Azure Cloud Principal Engineer Locations: ( Charlotte NC , Chandler AZ, Dallas TX, ... with Senior Cloud Engineers * Lead and mentor a team of support engineers, fostering a ...

Stefanini

Azure Cloud Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

Senior Azure Architect - Platform Engineering We are building an enterprise-scale internal ... ensuring our cloud architecture scales effectively with the business. Required Skills ...

Stefanini Group

Azure Cloud Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

Senior Azure Architect - Platform Engineering We are building an enterprise-scale internal ... Experience with Wiz or similar cloud security tools. * Background in FinOps , including cost ...

BMO Capital Markets

Senior Cloud Engineer Azure

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Technology We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional for a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer position. With experience in Azure cloud services, this role will support core business and ...

Stefanini Group

Azure Cloud Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

Senior Azure Architect - Platform Engineering We are building an enterprise-scale internal ... Experience with Wiz or similar cloud security tools. * Background in FinOps , including cost ...

Stefanini Group

Azure Cloud Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

Senior Azure Architect - Platform Engineering We are building an enterprise-scale internal ... Experience with Wiz or similar cloud security tools. * Background in FinOps , including cost ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior azure cloud engineer in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Senior Azure Cloud Engineers?

Senior Azure Cloud Engineers are experienced IT professionals who design, implement, and manage cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. They are responsible for deploying, securing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure, often working on migrating on-premises systems to Azure and maintaining complex cloud environments. These engineers collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure scalable and reliable cloud services, and often mentor junior engineers. Their expertise typically includes automation, networking, security, and cost management within Azure.

What is the difference between Senior Azure Cloud Engineer vs Azure Cloud Engineer?

AspectSenior Azure Cloud EngineerAzure Cloud Engineer
CertificationsAzure Solutions Architect, Azure AdministratorAzure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator
Experience5+ years, leadership responsibilities1-3 years, technical focus
Work EnvironmentDesigning solutions, leading projectsImplementing and managing cloud services
ResponsibilitiesArchitecture, strategy, mentorshipDeployment, configuration, maintenance

The main difference between a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer and an Azure Cloud Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior engineers typically have more experience, handle complex architecture, and mentor junior staff, while Azure Cloud Engineers focus on implementing and managing cloud solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you need deep expertise in cloud architecture, Azure services, networking, and automation, typically backed by a computer science degree and relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, ARM templates, PowerShell, and cloud monitoring platforms is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead and mentor teams are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for designing robust cloud solutions, ensuring security and scalability, and driving successful cloud adoption in complex enterprise environments.

How do Senior Azure Cloud Engineers typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during cloud migration projects?

Senior Azure Cloud Engineers often work closely with developers, project managers, cybersecurity specialists, and business stakeholders during cloud migration projects. They are responsible for designing robust Azure solutions, guiding teams through best practices, and ensuring seamless integration of applications and services. Effective communication and documentation are key, as they must translate technical requirements into actionable plans and provide support throughout the migration process. This collaborative approach helps ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.
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Vaxcyte

San Carlos, CA • Remote

$67.25 - $90/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.
WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices - primarily Terraform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable hosting solutions that meet the highest standards of security and compliance.
The ideal candidate holds an Azure certification, brings strong software engineering fundamentals, and has hands-on experience with a broad range of Azure services. Experience in validated or regulated environments, particularly within the Life Sciences sector, is considered a valuable plus.
Essential Functions:
Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering
  • Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
  • Provision and maintain Azure services including AKS, ADF, Microsoft Fabric, Managed SQL Instances, Virtual Machines, and Batch Accounts.
  • Build and maintain secure virtual networks, including firewalls, private endpoints, NSGs, and network segmentation.
  • Ensure infrastructure meets organizational security standards, including identity and access management via Azure AD / Entra ID and RBAC.
  • Configure and monitor logs and notifications to proactively identify issues and minimize downtime.
  • Monitor Azure end of support components and plan changes and updates to the infrastructure as needed.
  • Develop, test and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for infrastructure.

Security & Compliance
  • Enforce security controls and conduct regular audits to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Support validated and regulated environmental requirements (e.g. GxP, ISO, SOC 2) where applicable.
  • Monitor infrastructure health and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborate with software, data engineering, and platform teams to support application hosting and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Document architecture decisions, runbooks, and operational procedures to support team knowledge sharing.
  • Evaluate and adopt new Azure services and cloud-native tooling to improve platform reliability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to monitoring, logging, and observability improvements across the infrastructure estate.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
    • Microsoft Azure certification (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent) is required.
    • Proven experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure at scale.Strong understanding of Azure networking: VNets, subnets, NSGs, private DNS, and firewall configurations.
    • Hands-on experience with Azure services: AKS, ADF, Managed SQL, VMs, and Batch Accounts.
    • Solid software engineering fundamentals: version control (Git), scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python), and code review practices.
    • Experience implementing cloud security controls, including identity management and RBAC.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
    • Strong architectural and systems design capability with an infrastructure-as-code mindset.
    • Ownership mindset with accountability for reliability, security, and performance outcomes.
    • Commitment to automation, documentation, and operational excellence.
    • Ability to balance technical rigor with delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Collaborative team player who works effectively across engineering and business functions.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience working in validated or regulated environments (e.g. GxP, ISO, SOC 2).
    • Background in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare sectors.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform architectures.
    • Knowledge of DevOps and GitOps workflows, including Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
    • Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies and governance frameworks.

Reports to: Associate Director, Data Systems, CMC IT
Location: San Carlos, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum of 2-3 days per week)
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range: $163,000 - $191,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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About Vaxcyte

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Industry

Biotechnology research and development

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

San Carlos, CA, US

Year founded

2013

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