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. 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 Cloud and Developer Experience team, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure. This will involve designing and deploying highly available systems, as well as creating and implementing disaster recovery plans and procedures. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including enterprise, 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 and implement cloud infrastructure using technologies such as AWS or Azure Design and implement disaster recovery plans and procedures. Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure that cloud infrastructure meets business needs. Develop and maintain automation code for cloud infrastructure management. Utilize programming languages like Python, PowerShell, ARM, Cloud Formation, and Terraform to create code for the deployment of PaaS solutions. YOU ARE You possess exceptional communication skills that allow you to engage with stakeholders clearly and effectively across various teams, including development, ops, support, and infrastructure. Your enthusiasm for the cloud, disaster recovery, and security is evident, and you bring a passion for these areas to your work every day. You approach your work with an automation-first mindset, leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency. You possess a growth-oriented mindset, continually seeking to expand your knowledge of the latest technologies and best practices and striving to stay up to date with industry trends. YOU HAVE Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business Or related field experience Strong experience designing and implementing disaster recovery plans in the cloud. A solid understanding of how distributed systems work. A strong grasp of core CI/CD guidelines Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and platform services (CIPS): Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). A strong grasp of programming fundamentals and you are proficient in one or more languages, such as JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, and C#. #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 is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,