Dick's Sporting Goods

Senior Kubernetes Engineer (REMOTE)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Position Overview

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At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

As a technical leader within the Foundations Technology organization, you will play a critical role in architecting and building the future DSG Cloud Platform on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures, you will be creating, contributing to, and driving the adoption of CNCF projects to enhance the Kubernetes experience and deliver a best-in-class Kubernetes-based Platform to our Teammates.

As an organization problem solver and domain SME, your expertise will play a crucial role in the designing, testing, and delivery of applications and services on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS). This is not a Day 2 operations role. You will be expected to work closely with your customers to understand their needs and to deliver a Kubernetes strategy that will support current and future growth of platform capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Software Maintenance:
    • Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software, leveraging the support and skill of more junior teammates.
    • Partner with Product Teams to provide guidance to resolve application related defects within Kubernetes.
  • Design and Conceptualization:
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to contribute to the development of multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
    • Contribute to and integrate CNCF projects, driving best practices and adoption across the organization.
  • Technical Developments Recommendation:
    • Research and suggest ways to optimize solutions to better meet user and/or business, performance, quality needs.
  • Software Roadmap:
    • Drive maintenance road map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
  • Faults Diagnosis and Correction:
    • Find root cause and resolution to mitigate issues promptly.
  • Work Scheduling and Allocation:
    • Assign short-term work schedules to a team based on storyboarding/backlog in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
  • Ongoing Learning and Development:
    • Develop personal and more junior team members’ capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
    • Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  • Program/Portfolio Management Support:
    • Contribute to work within an established program management plan to achieve specific goals.
  • Functional/Technical Requirements:
    • Support the collection of functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, experience and soft skills in several areas are desired:

  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and APIs, with experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. Certifications such as CKAD or CKA are highly valued and encouraged upon hire.
  • Experience developing platform automation tools and Kubernetes controllers/operators, with proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Bash, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
  • Customer-focused mindset with experience gathering requirements, translating them into platform features, and iterating based on feedback.

Skills

Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Cloud-native architectures
CNCF projects
Application design
Software defect resolution
Prototyping
Digital product development

Dick's Sporting Goods

Retailer of sporting goods and apparel

About Dick's Sporting Goods

DICK'S Sporting Goods is a retailer specializing in sporting goods, offering a variety of products such as sports equipment, apparel, and footwear. The company operates both physical stores and an online platform, allowing customers to shop in a way that suits them best. Customers can take advantage of financing options, such as 0% APR for larger purchases, making it easier to buy what they need. DICK'S Sporting Goods also has a loyalty program called ScoreCard, which rewards customers for their purchases, encouraging them to return. What sets DICK'S apart from competitors is its commitment to customer satisfaction, highlighted by its Best Price Guarantee, and its focus on social responsibility, believing in the positive impact of sports on lives. The goal of DICK'S Sporting Goods is to provide quality sporting goods while giving back to the community and promoting ethical business practices.

Coraopolis, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1948Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from digital-first retailers could erode market share.
Closure of 35 stores in California may impact regional sales and brand presence.
Geopolitical tensions and elevated interest rates pose risks to supply chain stability.

Differentiation

DICK'S Sporting Goods offers exclusive brands and experiential retail strategies.
The company has a strong omnichannel presence, integrating online and physical stores.
DICK'S loyalty program, ScoreCard, enhances customer retention and repeat business.

Upsides

Experiential retail strategies are gaining traction, boosting customer engagement and sales.
The rise of 'athleisure' fashion aligns with DICK'S product offerings.
DICK'S Sporting Goods' strategic investments in House of Sport and Field House concepts fuel growth.

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