Sr. Software Engineer

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, periodontitis 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 Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in developing cloud-based solutions and full-stack application development. This role will focus on building and maintaining robust infrastructure on Azure using Terraform, managing workflows with GitHub, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will also bring experience in full-stack development, contributing to both front-end and back-end aspects of our application stack, which include PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, GraphQL, Angular and NextJS. Additionally, experience working in the biotech industry is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform as Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other automation tools to support efficient and reliable code deployment.
• Design and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage clusters with Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and deploy full-stack solutions using PostgreSQL/Azure SQL, GraphQL, ReactJS/Angular/NextJS.
• Work closely with data engineers to manage data workflows and integrations with Azure Data Factory.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in infrastructure security, scalability, and monitoring.
• Contribute to a collaborative, agile work environment and participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and cross-functional projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Excellent knowledge of core programming and database concepts.
• Proven evidence and desire to learn and adapt to changing technologies and business needs.
• Cloud Architecture: Strong experience designing Azure-based solutions using Terraform.
• CI/CD: Proficiency with GitHub Actions and implementing CI/CD workflows.
• Full-Stack Development: Expertise in back-end technologies like Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL.
• Front-End Development: Proficiency with React / Angular / Next.js frameworks
• Experience deploying applications using Kubernetes.
• DevOps Mindset: Experience in infrastructure-as-code (IaC), continuous deployment, and automated testing.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a plus.
• Experience in Computer System validation is a plus.
• Familiarity with other cloud IaC tools, such as Azure Resource Manager.
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices.
• Experience in Automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).

Reports to: Principal Data Systems Engineer

Location: San Carlos, CA

Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $166,000 – $192,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

Vaxcyte, Inc.

825 Industrial Road, Suite 300

San Carlos, CA 94070

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.