Senior Software Engineer - Devops

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta — have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we’re more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it’s why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It’s why we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

About The Role

The Build team at Gap Inc. plays a key role in enabling engineering teams to deliver software efficiently and reliably. As a Software Engineer on the Build team, you will help support and improve the CI/CD infrastructure, tools, and processes used across the organization.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Supporting and maintaining CI/CD systems used by engineering teams. Building and improving tools that simplify build and deployment workflows. Partnering with platform and product teams to enhance developer experience. Reducing friction in build and deployment processes so teams can focus on delivering features. Assist in maintaining and improving build systems and CI/CD pipelines. Help identify issues in build and deployment workflows and contribute to solutions that improve reliability and reduce build times. Follow established best practices for source control, builds, and deployments, and contribute to improving them over time. Learn and experiment with new build tools and technologies, sharing insights with the team. Participate in code reviews and collaborate with teammates on shared solutions. Write and maintain scripts or small tools to improve developer workflows. Work with other platform teams (Ship, Schedule, Observe) to support overall engineering goals. Participate in an on-call rotation with support from senior team members. Help monitor build systems and contribute to resolving incidents and improving stability. Contribute to documentation to help teams use build and deployment tools effectively.

Who you are

4+yrs of software engineering experience, with some exposure to CI/CD or build system. You have hands-on development experience building and maintaining applications or services and understand basic software development practices. You are comfortable working with Git and standard version control workflows. You have some experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) or are eager to learn. You are familiar with at least one programming language (e.g., Terraform, Python, Java, or Go). You have basic exposure to Docker or containerized applications. You are familiar with cloud platforms (GCP or Azure) at a foundational level. You have basic Linux knowledge and can troubleshoot simple issues. You are eager to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with teammates. You can write clear and simple technical documentation. You are comfortable working in a team environment and taking ownership of small to medium-sized tasks.

Core up-front tools/skillsets

CI/CD tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins (basic pipeline knowledge)Programming/Scripting: Python, Java, or Go, TerraformVersion Control: Git (branching, PR workflows)Containers: Docker; basic Kubernetes conceptsCloud: GCP/Azure (foundational knowledge)Build Tools: Maven, Gradle, npm (basic usage)OS Skills: Linux fundamentals and troubleshootingCollaboration: documentation, team communication

Benefits at Gap Inc.

One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industryComprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their familiesHealth and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance ProgramComprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthoodRetirement planning assistanceSee more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.