Junior Dev Ops Engineer

Traeger Grills

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Salt Lake City, Utah

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure while improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. The role involves monitoring production issues, writing Infrastructure as Code, and participating in a mentored on-call rotation.

Qualifications

You have a working knowledge of Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and networking fundamentals, coupled with proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language like Python or Go. You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or possess equivalent hands-on experience, along with a foundational understanding of containerization and cloud-native architectures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

networking fundamentals

Python

Go

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD pipelines

deployment automation

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

CloudFormation

networking

security configurations

load balancers

access controls

VPNs

containers

Docker

cloud-native architectures

Prometheus

Loki

CloudWatch

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

MDM solutions

Fortinet

Job Description

Welcome to the Traegerhood: 

Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us. 

What You’ll Do: 

We are seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer I to join our Technology team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and improving the developer experience. You will work alongside experienced engineers to build, maintain, and enhance scalable systems that power our applications. 
 
This is a hands-on role with strong mentorship, offering exposure to modern DevOps practices, cloud-native technologies, and production environments. 

How You'll Help Us Win: 

  • Support and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS (primary) and Azure (secondary) 
  • Assist in building and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation 
  • Help monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues 
  • Contribute to observability efforts (logging, metrics, alerting) 
  • Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) 
  • Assist with networking and security configurations (load balancers, access controls, VPNs) 
  • Participate in a mentored on-call rotation 
  • Document systems, processes, and operational best practices 
  • Continuously learn and apply DevOps and cloud best practices 

What You'll Need To Succeed: 

  • Expertise: Working knowledge of Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and networking fundamentals 
  • Programming: Proficiency in at least one modern programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell) 
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience 
  • Foundational understanding of containers (Docker) and cloud-native architectures 
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a growth mindset 

Great if you have it: 

  • Certifications in Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or networking 
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Loki, or CloudWatch 
  • Exposure to Active Directory, Microsoft 365, MDM solutions, and/or Fortinet 
  • Experience through internships, labs, or personal projects in DevOps or cloud environments 

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking 
  • Join a true team working towards a common goal 
  • Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality 
  • So. Much. Food. 
  • Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard 
  • Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs 
  • 401k to help you plan for the future 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally 
  • Great discounts on all things Traeger 
  • Did we mention all the food? 

Traeger Grills

Since its humble start in Oregon in the 1990's, Traeger Wood Pellet Grills have been the outdoor cooking choice of food enthusiasts. For years, the grills were offered in limited quantities and geographic areas. However, as people began to taste the food cooked on a Traeger, word spread about the unique flavors only Traeger natural wood pellets can provide. Now, to meet customer demand, the same quality Traeger Wood Pellet Grills are being offered to everyone. Backed by the same original principles and values along with advanced technology, Traeger is committed to providing: •A quality grill that is easy to use. •A commitment to superior workmanship. •Natural and safe wood pellets which provide amazing, rich flavors. •One grill that has six uses: a family can use daily to grill, bake, smoke, slow cook, braise, and barbecue. Great taste, every time. •Exceptional value. If there is one thing you will recognize with a Traeger is taste. No matter what type of food, no matter the quality of cut, a Traeger makes it delicious. We are proud to be able to provide you with this incredible outdoor cooking product. From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy!
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