Senior Software Engineer

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 Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing digital products that enable shippers to optimize the way freight moves around the globe. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of scalable systems, contributing across the stackfrom APIs and infrastructure to user interfaces. We're seeking individuals who excel in collaborative environments, are driven by the "why" behind their work and the core problems they're trying to solve, and are eager to develop innovative solutions while influencing the evolution of our systems, teams, and culture. At Breakthrough, were figuring out things for the first time; things that no one else has ever done before - Engineering leader, Breakthrough JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WhatYoullDo - Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding product owners, designers, and fellow engineersto build reliable, scalable systems. - Working closely with our clients, market experts, and the broader Breakthrough team, you will build innovative solutions that solve industry problems. - Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of new product features and services. - Learn and apply the latest technologies to our cloud native solutions. - Write clean, maintainable code accompanied by comprehensive automated tests. - Review pull requests, mentor other engineers, and elevate the technical standards within the team. - Contribute to technical strategy, system design, and process improvements. Participate in our on-call rotation and support production systems, embracing a shared ownership model. Learn more about the work you'll do at Breakthrough and our culturehere. This Role Might Be a Great Fit If You'reenthusiastic 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 theunderlying purposeof your work motivates you, beyond merely delivering features. You thrive in collaborative settings, engaging with engineers, productowners, and designers to achieve common goals. You'recommitted 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. Collaborating with non-engineering disciplines, such as product and design,doesn'talign with your working style. You seek a rigid hierarchical structure to guide all decision-making processes. Mentoring others and contributing to team growtharen'tareas 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'llbe part of an agile teamcomprised ofproduct owners, designers, QA specialists, and fellow engineers, fosteringa holistic approachto 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'reencouraged to influence both what we build and how we build it, ensuring alignment with our strategicobjectives. QUALIFICATIONS What you bring You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably within product-oriented teams (external/client facing solutions). Proficient in building and deploying applications using modern tools and frameworks You have aBachelors degree in Computer Scienceor related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience Adept at navigating ambiguity, simplifying complex problems, and balancing short-term needs with long-termobjectives. Collaborative by nature, you value pairing, whiteboarding sessions, and learning from diverse perspectives. Passionate about delivering high-quality products that enhance client experiences and drive sustainability in transportation. TechWe 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 Whileexpertisein every technologyisn'trequired, familiarity with our stack is beneficial.We'rekeen 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 thisvideo. 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, webenefitfrom a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainable practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr