Question 1

Is AWS or Azure easier to hire for in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Both AWS and Azure have active talent pools on Haystack. We see first shortlists for AWS and Azure land within 24 hours of kick-off, with the median AWS hire closing in 14-21 days alongside comparable Azure roles.

Question 2

What does a AWS developer cost vs a Azure developer?

Accepted Answer

Mid-level AWS engineers anchor around £80k–£105k UK base, with seniors reaching £110k–£155k. Azure engineers sit around £75k–£100k mid and £105k–£145k senior. German bands run 5-20% higher in EUR and US bands 40-50% higher in USD.

Question 3

Which ecosystem libraries should I screen for - AWS or Azure?

Accepted Answer

For AWS we look for working experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker. For Azure the equivalents are Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes. Both ecosystems get surfaced on every Haystack profile so you can filter on exact tooling.

Question 4

Can the same engineer cover both AWS and Azure?

Accepted Answer

Often yes - particularly when both stacks live in the same category (DevOps & Cloud vs DevOps & Cloud). On Haystack we let you require both as primary or secondary skills; senior generalists typically carry one as their main stack and one as supporting.

Question 5

Should I bet on AWS or Azure for a greenfield project?

Accepted Answer

Pick on hiring depth, your team's current strengths and the ecosystem fit. AWS suits multi-account aws estates with control tower and sso; Azure suits landing zones with bicep or terraform. We can shortlist both in parallel so you can interview against the same brief.

Question 6

Do you cover senior and staff AWS and Azure engineers?

Accepted Answer

Yes - the full ladder from junior through staff/principal in both AWS and Azure. The kick-off call captures the level and shipped-work bar you need, and shortlists are filtered accordingly.

Dimension	AWS	Azure
Category	DevOps & Cloud	DevOps & Cloud
Mid-level UK base	£80k–£105k	£75k–£100k
Senior UK base	£110k–£155k	£105k–£145k
Best for	Multi-account AWS estates with Control Tower and SSO	Landing zones with Bicep or Terraform
Core ecosystem	Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Python	Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes, .NET
First shortlist	24 hours	24 hours

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