Deckers Outdoor Corporation is looking for a Platform Engineering Lead to be the driving force behind our cloud infrastructure. You'll own the delivery and operational support of our AWS platform, championing infrastructure as code, automation, and best-in-class DevOps practices.
What You'll Do
- Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across EC2, S3, Redshift, IAM, VPC, subnets, and networking components.
- Troubleshoot and debug infrastructure as code in CloudFormation and Terraform, enhancing and correcting configurations.
- Manage DevOps operations including CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment troubleshooting.
- Implement and uphold security best practices, including identity and access management, least privilege, and secure configuration standards.
- Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, cost, and performance, recommending improvements for reliability and efficiency.
- Take ownership of infrastructure tasks, driving them to completion with clear communication of status and risks.
- Proactively resolve infrastructure issues, including incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
- Document infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks to boost team effectiveness and reduce risk.
- Provide occasional support for GCP-based infrastructure and services.
- Collaborate with engineering, security, and IT partners to deliver stable platform capabilities and enhance developer experience.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure experience.
- 2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role with demonstrated ownership of infrastructure deliverables.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including Redshift, S3, IAM, VPC, subnets, CloudFormation, and EC2.
- Strong knowledge of Terraform with ability to read, understand, and debug existing code.
- Basic knowledge of GitLab and version control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results independently with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud infrastructure, networking, IAM, and CI/CD systems.
- Ability to balance operational support with proactive improvements and automation.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and runbook creation.
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability for production stability and delivery commitments.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple concurrent infrastructure tasks.
- Basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
Nice to Have
- Relevant AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator.
- Experience developing new Terraform modules and configurations.
- Experience with Boto3 (AWS SDK for Python) and Python scripting/automation.
- Proficiency with AWS CLI.
Technical Stack
- AWS, EC2, S3, Redshift, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation
- Terraform, GitLab
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Boto3, Python, AWS CLI
Team & Environment
You'll report to the Sr. Manager, Data Platform Engineering and Ops.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $150,000 - $160,000
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses
- Financial Planning and wellbeing programs
- Time away from work plans
- Extras, discounts and perks
- Growth and Development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates within the United States.
Deckers is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees can Come as They Are. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all other unique parts of your identity.
