About The Team

It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

About the Location

Collaborative Work Environment:

At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

About The Job

This role works in our Phoenix Home Office - visa sponsorship is not available for this role

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to help design, deploy, and support PetSmart cloud services. You will work closely with cloud architects and senior engineers to support, implement and automate cloud solutions, build reusable infrastructure, optimize performance, and maintain cloud environments. This role offers strong growth potential in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Build, deploy, and maintain Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure and managed services using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
Operate, support, and troubleshoot containerized workloads running on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Monitor system health, performance, and security posture using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, metrics, traces, and alerting.
Troubleshoot production issues using log correlation, distributed tracing, and performance metrics, contributing to post-incident reviews and detailed post-mortems.
Support and maintain networking, IAM, and security configurations, following GCP best practices and organizational standards.
Provide operational support for large-scale, distributed applications, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Collaborate with application, data, and platform teams to deliver reliable, scalable cloud solutions.
Contribute to FinOps initiatives, including cloud cost optimization, spend analysis, resource governance, and efficiency improvements.
Learn, apply, and continuously improve GCP best practices for security, reliability, performance, and cost management.

Required Qualifications

2–3 years professional experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure).
Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
Familiarity with IaC and CI/CD. (Terraform, Jenkins/Cloudbees, Github Actions).
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and basic Kubernetes skills (GKE/CKA).
Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPC, DNS, load balancing, psc, peerings).
Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset.
Strong understanding of cloud fundamentals such as IAM, RBAC, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
Experience with monitoring tools (Stackdriver/Google Cloud Operations, cloud trace).

Preferred

Cloud certification (GCP Cloud certifications)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA

Additional Job Considerations

This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

About The Culture

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
“Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
“Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
“Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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