Sr. Cloud Engineer

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 Senior Cloud Engineer on the infrastructure Cloud Team, your primary

responsibilities:

will be assisting in 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. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Assist in designing scalable cloud solutions aligned with business and technical

requirements:

• Work with the team to drive 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 Work with other infrastructure 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 engineer 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 YOU HAVE 3-5+ years of

experience:

in cloud engineering, with expertise in Microsoft Azure Familiarity with 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 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. Columbia is different. As a global apparel and footwear company with over 80 years of being ourselves and not apologizing for it, we’ve seen a lot and done a lot.

But our motto remains: “It’s perfect. now make it better.” Learn more

about:

how you can help us shape the next 80 years here.