Sr. Software Engineer

Clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases.
$166,000 - $192,000
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
Healthcare · Biotech

Description For Sr. Software Engineer

Vaxcyte, a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their mission of protecting humankind from bacterial diseases. This role focuses on cloud-based solutions and full-stack application development, primarily working with Azure infrastructure using Terraform and managing complex CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge biotech infrastructure, combining cloud architecture with full-stack development. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust cloud solutions, managing containerized applications, and working with modern technologies including PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Angular, and Next.js.

The ideal candidate will bring 8 years of experience and strong expertise in cloud architecture, particularly with Azure services. You'll be working in a collaborative environment guided by core values including rethinking convention, aiming high, leading with heart, and modeling excellence.

This hybrid role, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $166,000 to $192,000, along with comprehensive benefits and equity. You'll be part of a team that's making a real impact in the biotech industry, working on solutions that help develop vaccines for serious bacterial diseases.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical knowledge and strong collaborative skills. You'll work closely with data engineers and other team members, contributing to a mission-driven organization that values innovation, accountability, and excellence in all aspects of their work.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer

  • Develop, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform as Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
  • Design and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage clusters with Kubernetes
  • Design, develop, and deploy full-stack solutions using PostgreSQL/Azure SQL, GraphQL, and Angular/NextJS
  • Work with data engineers to manage data workflows and integrations with Azure Data Factory
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in infrastructure security, scalability, and monitoring
  • Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and cross-functional projects

Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer

PostgreSQL
TypeScript
Node.js
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or related field with 8 years of experience
  • Excellent knowledge of core programming and database concepts
  • Strong experience designing Azure-based solutions using Terraform
  • Proficiency with GitHub Actions and implementing CI/CD workflows
  • Expertise in back-end technologies like Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL
  • Proficiency with Angular and Next.js frameworks
  • Experience in infrastructure-as-code (IaC), continuous deployment, and automated testing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer

Equity
Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance

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