Senior DevOps Engineer

Support Center - Irving The Sr DevOps Engineer is part of the DevOps team responsible to manage our infrastructure on GCP, collaborate with application developers to automate and expedite the testing, release, and deployment of applications into a runtime environment in a timely and dependable manner. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and experience with automation and deployment tools. You will work closely with the development and operations teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that are scalable, secure, and highly available. Major Activities Responsible for managing capacity across public and private cloud resource pools, including automating scale-down/-up of environmentsImprove cloud product reliability, availability, maintainability, and cost/benefit—including developing fault-tolerant tools to ensure general robustness of the cloud infrastructureDesign and implement CI/CD pipeline elements to provide automated compilation, assembly, and testing of containerized and non-containerized componentsDesign and implement infrastructure solutions on GCP that are scalable, secure, and highly availableAutomate infrastructure deployment and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or equivalentCreate and maintain CI/CD pipelines for our applicationsMonitor and troubleshoot system and application issues to ensure high availability and reliabilityWork closely with development teams to identify and address infrastructure issuesCollaborate with security teams to ensure infrastructure is compliant with company policies and industry standardsParticipate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for production systemsContinuously evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve infrastructure efficiency and performanceMentor and guide junior DevOps engineers Other Duties As Assigned Minimum Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field Minimum Special Certifications Or Technical Skills Proficient in at least two or more software languages (e.g. Python, Java, Go, etc.) with respect to designing, coding, testing, and software delivery.In-depth understanding of Google's product technology and underlying architectures by troubleshooting, reproducing, determining the root cause for customer-reported issues, and building tools for faster diagnosis.Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, etc.Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalentExperience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalentStrong understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, TCP/IP, and load balancingExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExperience in Agile, DevOps, and secure coding practices Minimum Type Of Experience The Job Requires At least 5 years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure management Other Must have strong verbal and written communication skillsGCP Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification is preferred. Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job. At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com. Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together. Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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