Deckers Brands · 1 month ago
Platform Engineering Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expDeckers Brands is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is seeking a Platform Engineering Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for the reliability, security, and scalability of the company's cloud infrastructure, focusing on AWS platform delivery and operational support while promoting best practices in automation and DevOps.
FashionLifestyleLogisticsManufacturingRetailApparelTextiles
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Relevant AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator are a plus
Basic knowledge of GitLab and version control systems
Basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
Experience developing new Terraform modules and configurations
Experience with Boto3 (AWS SDK for Python) and Python scripting/automation
Proficiency with AWS CLI
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Bonuses
Financial Planning and wellbeing
Time away from work
Extras, discounts and perks
Growth and Development
Health and Wellness
Company
Deckers Brands
Footwear & Apparel Company
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Deckers Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
60%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Creatives and Design
Product Management
Accounting and Finance
Customer Service and Support
Sales
Marketing
Human Resources
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (4)
2025 (21)
2024 (20)
2023 (19)
2022 (27)
2021 (21)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
J
Jessica Boer
VP, Global Retail
A
Angela Salanoa Ogbechie
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Recent News
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