OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we\xe2\x80\x99re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: \xe2\x80\x9cIt\xe2\x80\x99s perfect. Now make it better.\xe2\x80\x9d As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you. ABOUT THE POSITION Although we\'re an apparel and footwear-focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Sportswear\xe2\x80\x99s Digital Technology (CDT) group enables an IT infrastructure and applications across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams support in-store, mobile, and data platforms to enhance customer interface and service in an ever-evolving industry. The Configuration Engineer supports and maintains software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise-wide applications. This role performs configuration, setup, and updates of the application, including table definitions and access control. The Configuration Engineer is accountable for ensuring the validity of data entered into the application. This role builds and produces reports for business management and staff. The Configuration Engineer sets up user accesses and trains users on the application. This role also recommends changes in applications development, maintenance and system standards. HOW YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Work as part of the Product Creation Technologies (PCT) team to support the various systems used to manage and perform Columbia Sportwear\xe2\x80\x99s product creation process.
• Assist with operational support on new and existing functionality, including:
  • New user setup
  • Support Requests
  • Documentation of current and new processes.
• Stay abreast of new releases, features, add-ins, integrations, etc.
• Develop, document, and deliver training materials
• Work with the Product Manager to submit application modifications and enhancements
• Work with end users to analyze process and data flow to recommend improvements to operations.
  • This includes gathering information to identify the business needs through existing process as well as developing or recommending new ones.
  • Assist in developing test plans and scenarios for modifications to ensure comprehensive performance.
• Execute application change validation and testing to ensure solution efficacy.

YOU ARE

• A problem-solver with critical thinking skill
• An excellent presenter and communicator, both written and verbal
• A continuous self-directed learner
• Adept with time management and problem-solving skills
• A relentless, versatile learner that is open to change and embraces experimentation to find solutions

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in science, business, computer science, or related field
• 2 \xe2\x80\x93 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 professional experience

• Agile product lifecycle experience preferred
• Jira system experience preferred
• Strong planning and organization, priority setting, and project management skills
• Strong communication skills

Salary Range: 64,600.00 - 107,900.00 USD Annual **Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity. State Exclude from 100% remote

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia

To learn more about our hiring process during COVID-19, click here. #LI-CN1 #LI-Remote Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we\'ve been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who\'s found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position\'s scope and function in the company. At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.