Senior Cloud Engineer

See What We're All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• All the traditional benefits like health, dental and life insurance, RRSP/DPSP match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of automating, optimizing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, secure, and efficient. You will implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and lead efforts to enhance cloud operations through automation and monitoring. Your role will involve close collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new services and continuous delivery, while also maintaining high availability and disaster resilience. You'll drive cloud cost optimization, enforce security compliance, and mentor teams on DevOps best practices.

A Typical Day

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and deployment processes
• Develop and manage scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, including capacity planning and disaster recovery
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient orchestration and scaling
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure using advanced logging and monitoring tools, setting up alerts and ensuring rapid incident response
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices and event-driven architectures that align with DevOps principles
• Lead efforts to enforce cloud security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Evangelize DevOps culture across the organization, providing training and support to teams on best practices and tooling.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with a proven track record of managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a fast-paced environment
• You are proficient with cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure, and experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• You have expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• You have strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, with a focus on modular and reusable code
• You are hands-on with containerization and orchestration tools, especially Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster administration
• You possess a deep understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and security configurations
• You are experienced in cloud security, including IAM, encryption, and security group management, as well as familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• You are proficient in cloud monitoring and logging tools, such as ELK Stack, Datadog, and New Relic, for proactive infrastructure management
• You have a strong background in configuration management, secrets management, and ITSM practices (Change, Knowledge & Incident Management)

About Your Future Team

The Ecommerce team is a fast-growing group that embraces the rapid change that comes with incredible growth. We bring our whole selves to work each day - personality and all - in true Parts Town style.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. Parts Town is a pay-for performance company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision insurance, RSP with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid personal emergency leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.