Azure Engineer Jobs in California
Azure Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in cloud infrastructure, enterprise security, and DevOps across the technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors at every level from junior cloud associate through principal architect. The largest hiring markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant California footprints and continuously recruit azure engineers. The most in-demand specialties in the state include Azure DevOps, identity and access management, and hybrid cloud integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 70860331
Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer
About the role
As a Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, operating, and optimizing Azure Kubernetes Service platforms that support TriZetto QNXT workloads in healthcare payer environments. You will be a valued member of the healthcare technology team and work collaboratively with QNXT products, DevOps, Azure infrastructure, environment management, batch, and production support teams.
In this role, you will:
- Design, provision, and operate secure, scalable Azure Kubernetes Service clusters for QNXT workloads across non-production, production, and disaster recovery environments.
- Manage Kubernetes namespaces, node pools, ingress, workload placement, autoscaling, service networking, and platform reliability.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep to support repeatable Azure environment builds.
- Enforce identity, access, and security controls using Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities, and Kubernetes RBAC.
- Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and Kubernetes metrics.
- Support AKS lifecycle management, including upgrades, release readiness, troubleshooting, and production stability.
- Deploy and operate containerized .NET applications and support Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and availability.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Kubernetes platforms, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service, in production environments.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes operations, including cluster builds, node pool management, autoscaling, ingress, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Azure infrastructure services, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, identity, monitoring, and secure connectivity.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
- Experience supporting containerized enterprise applications or mission-critical production systems.
- Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
- Hands-on experience operating .NET / ASP.NET Core applications in containerized environments.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including connectivity, performance, and high-availability considerations.
These will help you stand out
- Experience supporting TriZetto QNXT, Facets, or other healthcare payer platforms.
- Experience working in PHI-regulated or security-sensitive environments.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitOps-based deployment pipelines.
- Experience supporting batch-heavy healthcare workloads on AKS.
- Kubernetes or Azure certifications, such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure Administrator.
- Background in healthcare, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or Exchange programs.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applicants will be accepted till 10/4/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now!
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Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 70860331
Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer
About the role
As a Senior Azure Kubernetes Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, operating, and optimizing Azure Kubernetes Service platforms that support TriZetto QNXT workloads in healthcare payer environments. You will be a valued member of the healthcare technology team and work collaboratively with QNXT products, DevOps, Azure infrastructure, environment management, batch, and production support teams.
In this role, you will:
- Design, provision, and operate secure, scalable Azure Kubernetes Service clusters for QNXT workloads across non-production, production, and disaster recovery environments.
- Manage Kubernetes namespaces, node pools, ingress, workload placement, autoscaling, service networking, and platform reliability.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep to support repeatable Azure environment builds.
- Enforce identity, access, and security controls using Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities, and Kubernetes RBAC.
- Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and Kubernetes metrics.
- Support AKS lifecycle management, including upgrades, release readiness, troubleshooting, and production stability.
- Deploy and operate containerized .NET applications and support Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and availability.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Kubernetes platforms, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service, in production environments.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes operations, including cluster builds, node pool management, autoscaling, ingress, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Azure infrastructure services, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, identity, monitoring, and secure connectivity.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
- Experience supporting containerized enterprise applications or mission-critical production systems.
- Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
- Hands-on experience operating .NET / ASP.NET Core applications in containerized environments.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including connectivity, performance, and high-availability considerations.
These will help you stand out
- Experience supporting TriZetto QNXT, Facets, or other healthcare payer platforms.
- Experience working in PHI-regulated or security-sensitive environments.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or GitOps-based deployment pipelines.
- Experience supporting batch-heavy healthcare workloads on AKS.
- Kubernetes or Azure certifications, such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure Administrator.
- Background in healthcare, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or Exchange programs.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applicants will be accepted till 10/4/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now!
#LI-IK1
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in azure engineer jobs across California.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
- Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure services and virtual networks
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and containerization using Kubernetes or Docker
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for cloud automation tasks
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline
Azure Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a azure engineer in California?
Becoming an azure engineer in California does not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect at least one Microsoft Azure certification, with the Azure Administrator Associate being the standard starting point. A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field strengthens candidacy, though California employers in tech and enterprise sectors also hire candidates who demonstrate proficiency through certifications and hands-on project work. Building a portfolio of deployed Azure environments is a concrete way to show readiness.
How much do azure engineers make in California?
Azure engineers in California earn a median of about $134,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $222,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire azure engineers in California?
Employers hiring azure engineers in California right now include HCVT, Resource Innovations, and 4083, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, large hospital systems, and financial institutions means azure engineering roles appear across a wide range of industries beyond pure software companies.
Which California cities have the most azure engineer jobs?
San Francisco, Fresno, and Irvine have the most azure engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of technology company headquarters and cloud-native startups, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, media, and enterprise firms, and San Diego's openings are driven largely by defense contractors, biotech companies, and healthcare organizations that rely on Azure for regulated workloads.
Are there remote azure engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Azure engineering is largely configuration, scripting, and architecture work that translates well to remote settings. About 100% of azure engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly California employers have adopted flexible work for cloud roles. Fully on-site positions tend to be concentrated in regulated industries such as defense and healthcare where security compliance drives presence requirements.
How can I get hired as a azure engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is earning the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification followed by the Azure Administrator Associate, then targeting associate cloud engineer or junior cloud operations roles at California technology companies or managed service providers. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and Salesforce run rotational IT programs and new-grad technical tracks that include cloud infrastructure work. Candidates coming from systems administration, network engineering, or help-desk roles transition effectively by demonstrating Azure lab projects and hands-on experience through Microsoft Learn or similar platforms.
Where can I find and apply to azure engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to azure engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each employer through the listing. No signup is required to search and apply.
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