Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Are you enthusiastic about working on the next (re)evolution occurring in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics? And are you passionate about cloud infrastructure, creative problem solving, learning and do you like to work closely together in a driven team?

Join us on our mission!

Working at Lightyear is a unique experience. You get the opportunity to work for a company with a pure and meaningful mission. A mission that will make a positive and lasting impact on future generations.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Lightyear

In this role, you’ll take ownership of Lightyear’s cloud infrastructure, the invisible backbone that keeps our applications, data, and development environments running smoothly and securely. You’ll design, build, and maintain a private cloud environment that supports high availability, security, and scalability for IoT and high-volume data applications.

You’ll also bring clarity and structure to our IT landscape: managing licenses, coordinating with external IT partners, and ensuring our systems evolve in step with the company’s ambitions.

Your key responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Lightyear’s private cloud infrastructure to support high-volume data processing and IoT applications.
• Manage cloud configuration and ensure all applications can run efficiently and securely.
• Take ownership of overall IT management, including license administration and system architecture oversight.
• Collaborate closely with software teams to align infrastructure needs and ensure seamless deployment pipelines.
• Lead on cloud cost optimization and ensure scalability without compromising performance or security.
• Implement and monitor security frameworks in line with best practices and certifications.
• Coordinate with external IT support partners to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Continuously assess where we stand and define where we need to go next, building an IT foundation ready for growth.

What do we expect from a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing, setting up, and managing cloud infrastructure (experience with Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools is a strong plus).
• Strong understanding of IT management, systems administration, and software deployment environments.
• Security certifications and a proactive mindset toward secure system design. Knowledge of automotive standard IATF 16949 and adjoining security certifications is a big plus.
• Experience with high-availability systems, high data throughput environments, and cost management in cloud contexts.
• Comfortable navigating between strategy and hands-on work, from defining architecture to solving operational issues.
• A collaborative mindset: you communicate clearly, work transparently, and enjoy building together.
• Not afraid to make mistakes and looking to learn from the past.
• Mission driven and eager to deliver the change.
• A strong match between our core values and your values as a person.
• Proficient in English.

What can you expect from Lightyear?

• A high degree of freedom and independence in your role
• A role within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly motivated, inquisitive and talented people with a broad diversity of experience
• Participation in a good pension scheme
• 40 vacation days per year (based on a 40 hour contract)