About Our Company
Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.
We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.
The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.
General Summary
The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for the deployment of code delivered by the development team while following and assisting the manager of DevOps in enforcing best-practice procedures. This person will work closely with several IT teams including development, Product Owners, and other IT Operations teams.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and repositories
- Responsible for training and guiding junior DevOps Engineers
- Work with developers and Product Owners to deliver deployed code following project outlines
- Collaborate on department projects and provide best-practice solutions
- Evaluate areas of improvement for automation, cost savings, and security
- Perform deployments to various applications including, but not limited to, Azure, Dynamics 365 F&O, and PowerApps
- Ability to work with the developers to understand the impact of branch merges
Job Required Knowledge, Skills and Education
4+ years of experience as an Azure DevOps Engineer3+ years of experience using Agile methodologies and software development life cycleExperience with Git and TFVS source controlExperience using Azure CLI and automation scripting languages, preferably Python and PowerShellExpertise in building infrastructure in Azure using TerraformExperience with Azure Classic and YAML Azure DevOps pipelinesKnowledgeable of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations cloud-based ERPProficient with change management practicesAbility to manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracyStrong commitment to customer serviceStrong problem solving and analytical skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the willingness to learn from other associatesAwareness of project management requirementsExcellent analysis, problem solving, time management skillsWillingness and ability to accept after-hours support calls and the dedication to resolving after-hours calls to resolution, as necessary to support the businessPhysical / Travel Requirements
In order to perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must be able to meet the following physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perceptionThis position requires less than 20% travelReports to : Manager of DevOps
Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. LIDS Sports Group maintains the right to modify all or part of any job description at its discretion to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.
General Summary :
The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for the deployment of code delivered by the development team while following and assisting the manager of DevOps in enforcing best-practice procedures. This person will work closely with several IT teams including development, Product Owners, and other IT Operations teams.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities :
Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and repositoriesResponsible for training and guiding junior DevOps EngineersWork with developers and Product Owners to deliver deployed code following project outlinesCollaborate on department projects and provide best-practice solutionsEvaluate areas of improvement for automation, cost savings, and securityPerform deployments to various applications including, but not limited to, Azure, Dynamics 365 F&O, and PowerAppsAbility to work with the developers to understand the impact of branch mergesJob Required Knowledge, Skills and Education
4+ years of experience as an Azure DevOps Engineer3+ years of experience using Agile methodologies and software development life cycleExperience with Git and TFVS source controlExperience using Azure CLI and automation scripting languages, preferably Python and PowerShellExpertise in building infrastructure in Azure using TerraformExperience with Azure Classic and YAML Azure DevOps pipelinesKnowledgeable of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations cloud-based ERPProficient with change management practicesAbility to manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracyStrong commitment to customer serviceStrong problem solving and analytical skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the willingness to learn from other associatesAwareness of project management requirementsExcellent analysis, problem solving, time management skillsWillingness and ability to accept after-hours support calls and the dedication to resolving after-hours calls to resolution, as necessary to support the businessPhysical / Travel Requirements :
In order to perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must be able to meet the following physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perceptionThis position requires less than 20% travel