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title: 'Azure Engineer at AgWest Farm Credit'
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# Azure Engineer at AgWest Farm Credit

- **Company:** AgWest Farm Credit
- **Location:** Rocklin, CA / Spokane, WA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/agwestfarmcredit/jobs/4342419009

## Job description

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Azure Engineer II or Azure Engineer III to join our Infrastructure and Operations department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters) or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Senior Azure Architect and deploys, configures, automates, monitors and supports Azure cloud infrastructure and services in an enterprise environment. Using Azure engineering expertise, established standards and sound judgment, this role helps deliver secure, reliable and scalable cloud solutions while supporting cloud operations, modernization and governance initiatives. The role collaborates with technology teams and vendors to implement and continuously improve cloud capabilities that support AgWest's business objectives.

## Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II: Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100 Full base salary range: $80,000 - $142,000 Annual performance-based incentive target is 12 or 15% of base depending on experience.

Level III: Typical starting range: $99,900 - $138,500 Full base salary range: $99,900 - $173,500 Annual performance-based incentive target is 18% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Rocklin, California is:

Level II: Typical starting range: $91,500 - $126,600 Full base salary range: $91,500 - $163,000 Annual performance-based incentive target is 12 or 15% of base depending on experience.

Level III: Typical starting range: $114,600 - $159,500 Full base salary range: $114,600 - $199,800 Annual performance-based incentive target is 18% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

Essential Duties

- Cloud Infrastructure Engineering & Implementation
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure in alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, and operational standards.
- Perform cloud migration, modernization, and integration activities by analyzing requirements, planning implementation, provisioning resources, and validating deployments.
- Configure and support secure Azure networking solutions that enable reliable connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Automation, DevOps & Standardized Delivery
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and scripts that support scalable, repeatable, and efficient cloud operations.
- Participate in cloud provisioning workflows, CI/CD pipeline integration, and operational automation that improve consistency, quality, resiliency, and delivery speed.
- Provide technical guidance, peer support, knowledge sharing and training on Azure engineering best practices, automation, operational procedures and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Security, Governance & Compliance
- Evaluate, implement, and support Azure security and compliance controls to protect cloud resources and maintain regulatory and organizational standards.
- Apply and maintain cloud governance standards, including resource management, access controls, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.
- Operations, Optimization & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize Azure environments for performance, reliability, availability, security, resiliency, and cost efficiency; identify patterns from operational data and recommend improvements to standards, configurations, and practices.
- Investigate and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and service incidents using Azure monitoring, logging and operational tools.
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient and well-integrated cloud solutions that support organizational objectives.
- Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

- AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for all-staff or team meetings not included in the standard travel requirements for the role.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training,and experience
- Generally requires three to five years of hands-on experience deploying, automating, monitoring, and supporting cloud infrastructure in an enterprise environment, preferably with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure
- Working knowledge of core Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, security, and platform management capabilities, with the ability to apply established procedures to routine and moderately complex assignments
- Working knowledge of Azure networking services and cloud connectivity concepts, including virtual networks, routing, DNS, network security controls, and hybrid connectivity
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, including on-premises integration, secure connectivity, and operational support, with guidance on new or complex configurations
- Ability to analyze possible solutions to moderately complex cloud infrastructure problems using acquired technical experience, sound judgment and documented precedents
- Working proficiency with scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, document work clearly, and know when to seek guidance or escalate issues

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Azure automation and infrastructure-as-code practices using Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and related cloud engineering tools
- Professional Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
- Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to build knowledge of company processes, customer needs, technical standards, and related technology disciplines
- Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, cloud provisioning workflows, infrastructure monitoring, backup and recovery processes, and operational runbooks
- Experience working with managed service providers, vendors and third-party technology partners
- Experience implementing or supporting cloud governance, policy management, access controls, or security best practices
- Experience working in regulated or complex environments; familiarity with financial institution operations is preferred

Workplace Flexibility

- After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.

## Benefits Offered by AgWest

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
- Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
- 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:  https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

#LI-Hybrid

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it.  Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the [AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy](https://agwestfc.com/docs/default-source/privacy/agwest-employee-privacy-notice-for-ca-job-applicants).

## About AgWest Farm Credit

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agriculture lending and financial services
- **Target customers**: Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers (B2B, primarily enterprise and SMB in agriculture)
- **Mission/purpose**: “Champion agriculture by being the most trusted resource to help our customers, employees and their communities thrive.” [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Agricultural Loans**: Financing for land, equipment, operating expenses, and capital improvements for all sizes of operations.
- **Crop Insurance**: Risk management products to protect against weather and market volatility.
- **Financial Services**: Patronage dividends (profits returned to customer-owners), business planning, and succession planning.
- **Rural Home Loans**: Mortgage financing for rural properties.
- **Leasing & Other Credit**: Equipment leasing and specialized lending for cooperatives and agribusinesses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (cooperative; no public market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Approximately $37 billion in total assets (as of early 2025) [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the Farm Credit System (a 110-year-old nationwide network of lending institutions established by Congress in 1916)
- **Growth Signals**: Completed merger in January 2023, operates 58 locations across seven states, paid $7.8 million in charitable contributions in 2025, and returned patronage dividends equivalent to 1.25% of eligible average daily loan balances in 2025. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Customer-owned cooperative structure**: Profits are returned to borrowers as patronage dividends, lowering total borrowing costs.
- **Deep agricultural expertise**: Over a century of experience serving the agricultural sector, with a diversified portfolio covering hundreds of commodities.
- **Local presence**: 58 physical locations across the West, enabling relationship-based lending and personalized service.
- **Stability of the Farm Credit System**: Backed by a government-sponsored enterprise that ensures reliable credit regardless of economic conditions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Supporting the next generation**: Committed to young, beginning, and small farmers through specialized programs and family succession planning.
- **Community investment**: Advocacy on Capitol Hill for the Farm Bill and active charitable giving to rural communities.
- **Digital and operational efficiency**: Continuing to modernize processes while maintaining a hybrid work environment for employees.

## Why Work Here
- **Workplace flexibility**: Hybrid remote schedules and flexible start times are available depending on position. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers)
- **Casual dress code**: Jeans are welcome every day.
- **Learning and development**: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year; Clifton Strengths coaching; internship and trainee programs.
- **Culture of recognition**: Peer-to-peer “Making a Difference” awards ($250 cash), team giving program ($400 per employee to pool for local nonprofits), and corporate charitable match up to $400 per employee per year. [agwestfc.com](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers/culture)
- **Purpose-driven work**: Employees directly support the agriculture industry and rural communities, with opportunities to visit customer operations.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation and benefits package focused on health and financial well-being.

## Sources
1. [agwestfc.com - About Us](https://www.agwestfc.com/about/about-us)
2. [agwestfc.com - Careers](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers)
3. [agwestfc.com - Culture](https://www.agwestfc.com/careers/culture)
4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at AgWest Farm Credit](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/agwestfarmcredit)
5. [agwestfc.com - Homepage](https://www.agwestfc.com/)

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