Engineer II

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores seeks an Engineer II to design, build, and support CI/CD platforms, automation frameworks, and developer tools for secure, reliable software delivery across Azure and on-premises environments.

You will work with CloudBees, GitHub, Terraform, Docker, and IaC practices, collaborating with development, infra, and security teams to raise automation, quality, and speed of delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technology roles.
• 3+ years hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services and hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and source control platforms including CloudBees/Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and repository management practices.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience administering and integrating DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Nexus Repository, Splunk, Dynatrace, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong SDLC, DevOps principles, release management, CI/CD best practices, and modern software delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Angular, and cloud-native architectures.
• Certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate, Kubernetes are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation across Azure and on-premises environments.
• Develop and support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
• Administer and enhance the enterprise DevOps toolchain (CloudBees, GitHub, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, Nexus, Jira, Confluence, Splunk, Dynatrace).
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to standardize build, test, release, and deployment processes.
• Implement automated quality, security, and compliance controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Support containerization and cloud-native deployment practices using Docker and cloud-native methodologies.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve CI/CD platform issues; perform root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.
• Evaluate and enable self-service platform capabilities to improve developer productivity and adoption of DevOps practices.
• Leverage AI-powered engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance code quality and delivery.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

PowerShell/Python/Bash

CloudBees/Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Nexus Repository

Jira

Confluence

SonarQube

Dynatrace

Splunk

SDLC & DevOps

Spring Boot/Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CloudBees/Jenkins

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Nexus Repository

Jira

Confluence

Terraform

Docker

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Bash

SonarQube

Dynatrace

Splunk

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow<
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Engineer II is responsible for designing, building, and supporting the CI/CD platforms, automation frameworks, and developer tools that enable secure, reliable, and repeatable software delivery. The role develops and maintains Pipeline-as-Code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and deployment automation across Azure and on-premises environments, using tools such as CloudBees, GitHub and GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Terraform, Docker, and Ansible, integrated with a broader DevOps toolchain that includes SonarQube, Nexus, Splunk, Dynatrace, and Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence. Working closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams, the Engineer II helps improve automation, self-service capabilities, and day-to-day reliability across the software delivery lifecycle

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation solutions that enable secure, reliable, and efficient software delivery across Azure and on-premises environments.

Develop and support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible to standardize and automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.

Administer and enhance the enterprise DevOps toolchain, including CloudBees, GitHub, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, Nexus Repository, Jira, Confluence, Splunk, and Dynatrace, ensuring platform availability, performance, and scalability.

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to establish and support standardized build, test, release, and deployment processes that improve software quality and delivery speed.

Implement automated quality, security, and compliance controls within CI/CD pipelines, including code quality analysis, artifact management, and deployment validation.

Support containerization and modern application delivery practices using technologies such as Docker and cloud-native deployment methodologies.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve CI/CD platform, automation, and deployment issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement preventive improvements to reduce operational risk.

Evaluate, implement, and support self-service platform capabilities and developer enablement solutions that improve developer productivity, streamline software delivery, and promote DevOps best practices.

Experience using AI-powered engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development and automation tools) to improve code quality, productivity, troubleshooting, and software delivery processes.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration
• Leading by ExampleCommunicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Manages Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Customer Focus
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Integrity & Trust
• Listening
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technology roles.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and software delivery platforms.
• Experience supporting cloud and hybrid environments, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and source control platforms including CloudBees/Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and repository management practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), configuration management (Ansible), containerization (Docker), and automation scripting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience administering and integrating DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Nexus Repository, Splunk, Dynatrace, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps principles, release management, CI/CD best practices, and modern software delivery methodologies.
• Working knowledge of modern application architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and technologies such as Spring Boot, Angular, and cloud-native applications.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, GitHub, CloudBees/Jenkins, Kubernetes, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

This role requires regular in-office presence, including engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, hands on configuration and support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $113,200.00 to $195,000.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.