Principal Cloud Engineer

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.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE 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

YOU HAVE 

• 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

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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_Kn