Talent.com
Principal Cloud Engineer
Principal Cloud EngineerColumbia Sportswear • Portland, OR, United States
Principal Cloud Engineer

Principal Cloud Engineer

Columbia Sportswear • Portland, OR, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle : "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Although we're an apparel and footwear-focused company, technology is central to everything we do. CSC Digital Technology (CDT) teams enable technology infrastructure across four global brands, an e-commerce platform, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams support in-store, mobile, e-commerce, data, and supply chain platforms to enhance customer experience and service in an ever-evolving industry.

As a Principal Cloud Engineer on the infrastructure Cloud Team, your primary responsibilities will be designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing the cloud-based systems and services that support Columbia's IT operations globally, focused primarily on Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including retail, e-commerce, supply chain, and infrastructure to ensure our cloud platforms meet their needs. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of engineers who share your commitment to building and supporting innovative cloud solutions that empower our developers to deliver exceptional products to customers.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Design scalable cloud solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
  • Lead the adoption of cloud-native architectures, including microservices and serverless technologies
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates using Terraform
  • Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment pipelines to improve speed and reliability
  • Implement and enforce cloud security policies, including IAM, encryption, and network segmentation
  • Set up and manage observability tools, including Wiz.io, Grafana, and Cloudability
  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices in automation, DevOps, and cloud operations
  • Collaborate with Infosec and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in cloud infrastructure

YOU ARE

  • A strategic thinker who can translate business needs into scalable cloud solutions
  • A trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, guiding cloud adoption and modernization efforts
  • A proactive leader who mentors others and drives continuous improvement in cloud engineering practices
  • Passionate about innovation, staying ahead of emerging technologies and trends in cloud infrastructure
  • An automation-first engineer who leverages technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency
  • YOUHAVE

  • 5-7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure
  • Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery and high-availability strategies in cloud environments
  • Experience contributing to architecture discussions and exposure to architectural design in cloud environments
  • Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
  • Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Wiz.io, Grafana, Cloudability) and performance optimization
  • Exposure to AWS or GCP environments is a plus
  • #LI-JD1

    This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

    Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

    At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being : physical, social / emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24 / 7 / 365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

    If you need an accommodation / adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject : Applicant Assistance Requested.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Principal Engineer Cloud • Portland, OR, United States

    Related jobs
    Sr. System Engineer

    Sr. System Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation • Hillsboro, OR, United States
    Full-time
    Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Devops Architect

    Devops Architect

    RxCloud • Oregon City, OR, United States
    Full-time
    About the job Devops Architect.Requirement for DevOps Architect-.DevOps and / or software development and IT Operations.Hands-on implementation experience of Continuous Integration and Continuous Del...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Linux Specialist

    Senior Linux Specialist

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Linux Specialist to assist in deployment of Oracle EBS to a client system.Key Responsibilities Document and troubleshoot knowledge transfer in Linux Automate Li...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Information Technology Professional

    Information Technology Professional

    U.S. Navy • Fairview, OR, US
    Full-time +1
    To be eligible to enlist in the U.Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34.At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and su...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    DevOps / Cloud Engineer

    DevOps / Cloud Engineer

    BizTek People • Beaverton, OR, United States
    Full-time
    Experienced with CI / CD infrastructure using Git, Jenkins, or other similar tools.Strong Python and PowerShell experience is preferred. Experience with system configuration management tools like ansi...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior AWS Devops Engineer

    Senior AWS Devops Engineer

    RxCloud • Oregon City, OR, United States
    Full-time
    About the job Senior AWS Devops Engineer.Experience diagnosing and resolving problems in mission-critical environments.Experience with AWS Cloud services and its APIs. Comprehensive understanding of...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    DevOps Solutions Architect

    DevOps Solutions Architect

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Solutions Architect specializing in Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab.Key Responsibilities Lead the assessment of current DevOps tools and practices Design the future-sta...Show more
    Last updated: 15 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Sr. AWS Engineer

    Sr. AWS Engineer

    Trick Dog Technology • Oregon City, OR, United States
    Full-time
    This role will focus on building and supporting secure, scalable, and automated solutions in a.This is an opportunity to make a real impact in public health and national defense while working with ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Systems Engineer

    Senior Systems Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation • Hillsboro, OR, United States
    Full-time
    Microsoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" ...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Integration Engineer

    Senior Integration Engineer

    1010 Analog Devices Inc. • Camas, WA, United States
    Full-time +2
    NASDAQ : ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologie...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    AWS Cloud Architect

    AWS Cloud Architect

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Cloud Architect responsible for technical leadership in Professional Services projects.Key Responsibilities Design and document AWS systems to meet customer needs Driv...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Microsoft Solution Architect

    Microsoft Solution Architect

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a MS Architect.Key Responsibilities Lead solution design and create technical architecture Conduct reviews and guide implementation processes Oversee end-to-end technol...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    SR. Sharepoint Developer

    SR. Sharepoint Developer

    Insight Global • Camas, WA, United States
    Full-time
    As a Senior SharePoint Developer, you will report to an Application Development Team Lead responsible for document platforms and software. You will manage technical aspects of assigned projects incl...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Application Architect- NET

    Application Architect- NET

    RxCloud • Oregon City, OR, United States
    Full-time
    About the job Application Architect- NET.Experience working in a major cloud platform.Experience working in a consulting environment is a plus. Experience working in an Agile environment.Comprehensi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Cloud Solution Architect

    Cloud Solution Architect

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Cloud Solution Architect - Solution Architecture.Key Responsibilities Lead virtual teams in the design and delivery of architectural solutions for cloud deployments Su...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Open Source Engineer

    Senior Open Source Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Open Source Engineer to expand its reach within the data infrastructure ecosystem.Key Responsibilities Drive open-source community efforts to integrate the Lance...Show more
    Last updated: 9 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

    Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Aloha, Oregon, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (Java + JavaScript).Key Responsibilities Build and maintain secure, scalable web applications using Java and Next.React Embed secur...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    AWS Solution Architect

    AWS Solution Architect

    TEKsystems • Portland, OR, United States
    Full-time
    Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today.We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted