Michaels Stores
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Michaels Stores, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Support Center - Irving
The Senior DevOps Engineer on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is part of 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 environments.Improve cloud product reliability, availability, maintainability, and cost/benefit-including developing fault-tolerant tools to ensure general robustness of the cloud infrastructure.Design 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 engineersOther duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldMinimum 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 practicesMinimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
At least 5 years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure managementOther
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.
To review a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit
Michaels Benefits (MIKBenefits.com)
CO, CT, WA and RI only
- To review pay ranges for the position you are applying for, please visit
Michaels Pay Ranges - CO, CT, WA and RI. (MIKBenefits.com)
For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 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, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers 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. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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The Senior DevOps Engineer on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is part of 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 environments.Improve cloud product reliability, availability, maintainability, and cost/benefit-including developing fault-tolerant tools to ensure general robustness of the cloud infrastructure.Design 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 engineersOther duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldMinimum 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 practicesMinimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
At least 5 years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure managementOther
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.
To review a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit
Michaels Benefits (MIKBenefits.com)
CO, CT, WA and RI only
- To review pay ranges for the position you are applying for, please visit
Michaels Pay Ranges - CO, CT, WA and RI. (MIKBenefits.com)
For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 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, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers 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. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in English
EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish
EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers
Federal FMLA Poster
Federal EPPAC Poster