Principal Systems Engineer-AWS Cloud

Discount Tire Company
Scottsdale, AZ
15 Apr 2025

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Overview

Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.

Working Independently, the Systems Engineer Principal leads the Engineering practice with a focus on optimizing the delivery of infrastructure platforms, automated pipelines and robust feedback systems.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the Engineering requirements practice. Define standards for gathering and documenting requirements. Approve changes to the standards. Ensure consistentdelivery of requirements across all deployed systems
  • Generate and revise server, operating system, database, applications and network standards. Ensure delivered platforms meet functional and technical requirements.
  • Lead the development of highly available and scalable platforms. Ensure all phases are being automated. Advocate for new platforms when necessary.
  • Advocate for new build and deployment platforms. Align new applications with the CI/CD practice. Collaborate with creating complex designs.
  • Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines. Ensure standards are being followed. Approve changes being made to the standards.
  • Define the infrastructure development lifecycle. Implement improvements to the practice. Coach other system engineers through the development life cycle.
  • Consult with multiple stakeholders to expand the adoption of the CI/CD pipeline methodology. Collaboratively define and improve the Engineering CI/CD practice.
  • Lead the design and development of monitoring, discovery, reporting, alerting and analytic systems and tools. Collaborate with SRE and monitoring teams.
  • Design, develop and support improvements to the value stream as a result of the feedback gathered from monitoring.
  • Collaborate with product teams, operations management and stakeholders to optimize system feedback. Monitor and provide guidance to other system engineers.
  • Coach other system engineers with identifying opportunities that improve Discount Tire's system capabilities; including industry trends, research organizations, usergroups and technical conferences.
  • Define and teach the engineering innovation practice. Advocate for change and deliver innovation to the IT Engineering organization. Ensure concepts are implementedquickly and assess the results.
  • Complete work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service.
  • Mentor and coach Systems Engineers
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • This position requires a minimum of eight years Systems Engineer experience with hands on experience in infrastructure design, automation and administration.
  • Broad technical and practical skills with common infrastructure systems including but not limited to: Amazon Web Services, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server,
  • Virtualization/VMware, Server Clustering, MS Active Directory, Enterprise backup, Storage, MS SQL Server, server hardware, Network Protocols, DNS/DHCP, generalnetworking concepts
  • Proven, specialized expertise in multiple technologies including but not limited to: networking (security, routing and switching, voice, etc.), common web stacks, datacenter infrastructure, monitoring, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure automation
  • Expertise in building CI/CD pipelines with automated build tools including Atlassian, Jenkins, Chef, Microsoft SCCM/DSC, AWS CloudFormation
  • Proven ability to build professional relationships with cross functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability of excellent communication across all levels of the organization, interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to write in a clear andconcise manner.
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft office, including skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio is necessary.
  • Ability to identify complex problems, review information to develop and evaluate options, then implement solutions is essential.
  • Ability to influence and provide consistent results across all levels of the organization is imperative.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with a positive demeanor, generating innovative solutions to complex challenges.
  • Troubleshooting and organizational skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.
  • Proven customer service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude isessential.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential
  • Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding company values are key attributes.
  • Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Education Requirements:
  • This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Industry certifications preferred

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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  • ID: #49705153
  • State: Arizona Scottsdale 85255 Scottsdale USA
  • City: Scottsdale
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-04-15
  • Deadline: 2023-06-13
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