Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Contagem, MG.

How will you make a difference?

We’re looking for a Staff Engineer who combines strong software engineering expertise with deep experience in cloud-native platforms — and a passion for innovation .
This is not an operational role. It is a high-impact, design-focused position centered around building, architecting, and evolving modern systems , while driving forward the next generation of technology in Wabtec

You will influence engineering standards, guide architectural decisions, and design scalable, cloud-native solutions. You’ll explore new technologies, prototype ideas, and help translate innovation into real, impactful products.

We want someone curious, investigative, communicative, hands-on, and comfortable exploring the unknown — someone who thrives on solving complex problems with clean, elegant engineering.

If you come from a software development or data science background and have strong cloud experience , don’t hesitate to reach out — this role may be a perfect fit .

What do we want to know about you?

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Programming skills in Python or Go .
• Solid understanding of software design patterns , clean architecture, and distributed systems.
• Strong, hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  → AWS experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Kubernetes (deployment, architecture, usage for cloud-native services).
• Fluency in GitLab CI/CD and modern pipeline design.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to influence and guide teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Nice to Have

• Experience in multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with innovation environments , rapid prototyping, or research‑driven engineering.

What will your typical day look like?

• Build cloud-native, distributed systems focused on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Use Python or Go to develop services, automations, and innovative cloud integrations.
• Work with AWS (or other cloud vendors) to design infrastructure, services, and platform components.
• Contribute to CI/CD improvements using GitLab CI.
• Write and evolve infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation .
• Design and guide Kubernetes-based deployments and workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore new technologies and bring innovative concepts to life.
• Prototype ideas, validate hypotheses, and help shape the technical direction of the innovation group.
• Drive engineering excellence through documentation, patterns, mentorship, and technical leadership.
• Promote curiosity, investigation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the team.

Benefícios

• Assistência Médica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos).
• Assistência Odontológica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos).
• Participação nos lucros e resultados. 
• Previdência Privada. 
• Política de Alimentação de acordo com localidade.
• Política de Estacionamento ou Vale Transporte.
• Seguro de vida.
• Programa de Assistência ao Empregado: orientação psicológica, jurídica, financeira e assistência social.
• Headspace – aplicativo focado em saúde mental.
• Cartão ou Cesta de Natal aos funcionários de acordo com localidade. 
• Presente de Natal para filhos de até 11 anos de idade. 
• Licença maternidade estendida. 
• Programa para Gestantes e Bebês. 
• Política de incentivo a idiomas.
• Programas de Mentoria e acesso a plataforma de treinamento.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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