Associate Cloud Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

It's an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it's online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart's success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

Collaborative Work Environment:At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote "flex day" (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

Onsite Position:

This position is considered to be Fully Onsite, work is to be done onsite at a PetSmart location (Phoenix Home Office, PetSmart stores, Merchandise Development Center, Distribution Centers or another PetSmart site).

Field Position:

This position is considered Field based and is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Field associates will spend their time both traveling to and spending time in various PetSmart locations and can expect to be asked to travel to Phoenix Home Office periodically throughout the year. Field associates typically work out of their home office when not traveling as outlined above.

This role works in our Phoenix Home Office - visa sponsorship is not available for this role

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer with 2-3 years of experience to help design, deploy, and support PetSmart cloud services. You will work closely with cloud architects and senior engineers to support, implement and automate cloud solutions, build reusable infrastructure, optimize performance, and maintain cloud environments. This role offers strong growth potential in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure and managed services using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Operate, support, and troubleshoot containerized workloads running on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Monitor system health, performance, and security posture using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, metrics, traces, and alerting.
• Troubleshoot production issues using log correlation, distributed tracing, and performance metrics, contributing to post-incident reviews and detailed post-mortems.
• Support and maintain networking, IAM, and security configurations, following GCP best practices and organizational standards.
• Provide operational support for large-scale, distributed applications, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Collaborate with application, data, and platform teams to deliver reliable, scalable cloud solutions.
• Contribute to FinOps initiatives, including cloud cost optimization, spend analysis, resource governance, and efficiency improvements.
• Learn, apply, and continuously improve GCP best practices for security, reliability, performance, and cost management.

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years professional experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure).
• Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with IaC and CI/CD. (Terraform, Jenkins/Cloudbees, Github Actions).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and basic Kubernetes skills (GKE/CKA).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPC, DNS, load balancing, psc, peerings).
• Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong understanding of cloud fundamentals such as IAM, RBAC, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
• Experience with monitoring tools (Stackdriver/Google Cloud Operations, cloud trace).

Preferred

• Cloud certification (GCP Cloud certifications)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we're building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams and challenge each other to be the best they can be. 

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• "Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• "Sit & Stay" Cafe serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• "Lil Paws" NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

 PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.