Senior Analytics Engineer (Breakthrough)

As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and high-performance analytics solutions. You will be responsible for analytic data modeling, building efficient ETL processes, and seamless integrations with SaaS products and visualization tools, leveraging your expertise to drive technical excellence across the team.

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, we're figuring out things for the first time; things that no one else has ever done before" - Engineering leader, Breakthrough

This role is open to work on-site in Green Bay or remote/hybrid options based on relevancy of candidate experience., What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product owners, designers, and fellow engineers-to 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., * 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 of fellow engineers, fostering a holistic approach to product development by working with Product Owners, Quality Assurance, and others throughout the organization.

• 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., * 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.

• 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.

• Collaborating with non-engineering disciplines, such as product and design, doesn't align with your working style.

• You seek a rigid hierarchical structure to guide all decision-making processes., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g, physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.

• 10+ years as a data or analytics engineer, with a focus on a combination of data modeling and engineering.

• In depth experience in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance analytics features.

• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, specifically dbt, SQL, Jinja, BigQuery, cube, and Python.

• Expert knowledge of data architectures, security best practices, and data integration concepts.

• Experience with ETL technologies and data engineering with a focus on building and maintaining data platforms, data pipelines, and data ingestion tools.

• Exposure to modern infrastructure such as code technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Airflow.

• In depth understanding of database concepts, data modeling, and data warehousing principles.

• Strong understanding of distributed data management systems and related applications.

• Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure design, tools, and strategies.

• Experience with software development methodologies including Agile, Kanban, and Scrum

• A growth mindset and excitement for using AI to drive innovation, improve workflows and solve complex problems.

• 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.

Tech We Use

• Backend: Python, Postgres

• Frontend: Node, React, TypeScript, graphQL

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

• Data & Analytics: BigQuery, dbt

About Breakthrough 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.