DevOps Engineer

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our Software Engineering department. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with the IT Infrastructure team on cloud containerization strategies, and working closely with engineering leadership to drive efficiency improvements across development workflows.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location: This role is available as hybrid or remote. Hybrid is preferred for optimal collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid Location- 220 Remington Blvd Bolingbrook, IL

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure team to develop and refine cloud-based containerization strategies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Partner with Software Engineering leadership to drive process improvements that boost development efficiency and system reliability.
• Work closely with software teams to optimize workflows and modernize infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot build and deployment processes to ensure high availability and performance.
• Promote secure, reliable automation across Windows and Linux environments, enabling developer-focused workflows with guardrails that ensure process consistency, best practices, and business continuity.
• Bridge technical conversations between systems and software engineers to ensure aligned, effective solutions.
• Contribute to refining Git branching strategies and actively participate in pull request (PR) management processes.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• +3 years of hands-on DevOps experience using Azure DevOps
• Proven experience with cloud platforms; AWS preferred.
• Proficiency in version control and Git workflows for managing code and deployments.
• Strong understanding of standard release mechanics, environment promotion, and release reverting
• Experience in building automation workflows and configuring pro-active monitoring and alerting systems.
• Experience with C# (.NET Core and VB.NET) build and deployment.
• Experience in Azure DevOps Pipelines, including scripting in YAML, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, or Python
• Familiarity with containerized deployments using Docker (Linux-based)
• Familiarity with managing dependencies through Azure DevOps Artifacts
• Understanding of networking fundamentals ( DNS)
• Understanding with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Understanding of pipeline security, including:
• Access controls (RBAC, PAT, MFA)
• Secret management (API keys, certificates)
• Security practices (scanning tools, pre-deployment checks, pipeline triggers)
• Relevant certifications are a plus. (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).

Soft Skills & Methodologies

• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to balance strategic goals and immediate delivery needs.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

Working Environment

Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.