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Senior Cloud Engineer

Newance
Full-time
Remote
United States
 At Breakthrough, we empower our clients with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce costs, create efficient networks, and decarbonize transportation. As a strategic partner to our clients, we challenge legacy practices in the $700 billion transportation industry, delivering sustainable fuel and freight products that foster fair partnerships and environmental responsibility.

As a digital product company, our culture thrives on curiosity, autonomy, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're collaborating with a team dedicated to transforming transportation and making a tangible impact on the global economy and the planet.

The Role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be a key member of our engineering team, playing a crucial role in the design and implementation of scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions to support our product offerings. Your expertise in cloud infrastructure will be instrumental in driving technical excellence across the team.

This role will ideally work on-site in the Green Bay, WI; may consider remote candidates based on relevance of candidate experience.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership:

  • Provide technical leadership within the engineering team.
  • Collaborate to set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and ensure code quality.

Development:

  • Contribute to and lead design, development, maintenance, and implementation of complex features.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Architectural Design:

  • Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability of systems.

Technical Excellence:

  • Contribute to coding standards and best practices within the engineering team.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Contribute to optimization and refactoring of code to address performance bottlenecks and improve system efficiency.
  • Tackle challenging technical problems with a focus on delivering effective and efficient solutions.
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance.
  • Participate in our on-call rotation and support production systems, embracing a shared ownership model. 

Innovation:

  • Stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in processes and tools.

 Learn more about the work you'll do at Breakthrough and our culture here.

 This Role Might Be a Great Fit If… 

  • You're enthusiastic about tackling complex challenges and can distill them into actionable solutions.  

  • You prioritize writing clean, readable, and testable code, while understanding the importance of pragmatism.  

  • Understanding the underlying purpose of your work motivates you, beyond merely delivering features.  

  • You thrive in collaborative settings, engaging with engineers, product owners, and designers to achieve common goals.  

  • You're committed to advancing sustainability in transportation and reducing environmental impact through technological innovation.  

 

This Role Might Not Be the Best Fit If… 

  • You prefer working in isolation or solely on predefined tasks without broader context.  

  • Adaptability to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment is challenging for you.  

  • You seek a rigid hierarchical structure to guide all decision-making processes.  

  • Mentoring others and contributing to team growth aren't areas of interest for you.  

 

How We Work 

  • Hybrid-Friendly: While many team members are based in Green Bay, we embrace remote work and prioritize impact over location.  

  • Cross-Functional Teams: You'll be part of an agile team comprised of product owners, designers, QA specialists, and fellow engineers, fostering a holistic approach to product development.  

  • Continuous Improvement: We regularly conduct retrospectives, refine our processes, and invest in addressing technical debt to enhance our workflows.  

  • Empowered Engineers: Beyond task execution, you're encouraged to influence both what we build and how we build it, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.  

 QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience. 
  • 5+ years as a cloud engineer, with a focus on designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions. 
  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. 
  • Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance principles in cloud environments.  
  • Proficiency with modern infrastructure such as code technologies and containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Terraform knowledge and experience required.
  • Knowledge of and experience with microservices architecture. 
  • Proficient scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash). 
  • Experience with software development methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Scrum.  
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. 
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

 Preferred: 

  • Relevant certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.  
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). 
  • Prior experience in a product focused technology team desired. 
  • Experience in guiding engineering teams and influencing technical decisions. 

 

 Tech We Use 

  • Backend: Python, Postgres  

  • Frontend: Node, React, TypeScript, graphQL  

  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Docker 

  • Data & Analytics: BigQuery, dbt  

  • Monitoring & Observability: GCP Monitoring 

 

 While expertise in every technology isn't required, familiarity with our stack is beneficial. We're keen to work with individuals who bring relevant experience and a willingness to learn.  

 Why Breakthrough 

  • Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that have a tangible impact on the economy and the environment.  Hear more about our innovation in this video.

  • Supportive Culture: Experience a workplace that values autonomy, growth, and meaningful contributions.  

  • Leadership Opportunities: Take on roles that allow you to mentor, guide, and shape the future of our products and technological direction.  

  • Established Backing: As a U.S. Venture company, we benefit from a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainable practices.  

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