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Principal Cloud Engineer

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Oct 29, 2025
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. HOWYOU'LLMAKE 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 YOUHAVE 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 #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 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.