Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.The Senior DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines to support the provisioning, monitoring and lifecycle management of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) resources on both AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This position also manages the deployment, configuration and ongoing operations of packaged enterprise applications running across hybrid cloud environments. He/she will work closely with Software Development, Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure the application platforms are scalable, secure, resilient and performantWhat You Will Do at GracoTechnical LeadershipDesign, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines across hybrid cloud environments (AWS and OCI)Manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation or AnsibleMonitor, log and trace application and system health using observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)Automate deployment, scaling and recovery processes to support production workloadsEnsure applications, frameworks and cloud infrastructure are regularly patched and maintained to meet security, compliance and support standardsImplement security best practices and compliance across CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructureSupport FinOps practices by monitoring, reporting, and optimizing cloud resource usage and cost efficiency across AWS and OCIEstablish and enforce tagging governance to ensure accurate cost allocation and chargeback reporting across business unitsDrive continuous improvement across DevOps practices by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure and deployments, enhancing observability, and fostering a culture of collaboration and operational excellence.Cross-Functional PartnershipPartner with Application Owners and Engineering Teams to plan infrastructure requirements, optimize performance, and support release readinessCollaborate with Software Development, Infrastructure and Application teams to troubleshoot and resolve performance and deployment issuesCollaborate with Security, Compliance, and Governance stakeholders to ensure CI/CD and infrastructure processes meet regulatory and organizational standardsAct as a bridge between Infrastructure, Development, and QA teams to streamline deployment workflows and reduce time-to-productionLeads, directs, and works with team members to develop, maintain and improve critical internal and external applicationsSupport development of junior team members, including providing informal mentorshipWhat You Will Bring to GracoBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.5+ years of overall IT experience with a strong background in system administration.3+ years of hands-on experience with designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines across hybrid cloud environments.Strong Linux system administration skills, including scripting with Bash, Python or similarHands-on experience managing and administering packaged enterprise applicationsSolid understanding of networking, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls in a cloud contextStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to lead initiatives, mentor junior team members, and manage multiple priorities effectively.AcceleratorsExperience with hybrid cloud/on-premise architectures.Experience managing on-premise packaged systems like Siemens TeamcenterExperience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, Unix Shell ScriptingKnowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, FlexDeploy).#LI-KE1#LI-ONSITEAt Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. $93,800.00 - $164,200.00
