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Software Engineer II

AT Accolade
Accolade

Software Engineer II

Prague, Czech Republic

About Accolade
Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) provides millions of people and their families with an exceptional healthcare experience that is personal, data driven and value based to help every person live their healthiest life. Accolade solutions combine virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent technology and best-in-class care navigation. Accolade's Personalized Healthcare approach puts humanity back in healthcare by building relationships that connect people and their families to the right care at the right time to improve outcomes, lower costs and deliver consumer satisfaction. Accolade consistently receives consumer satisfaction ratings over 90%. For more information, visit accolade.com.

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The Cloud Engineer handles managing and supporting services running in AWS cloud and on Linux instances, ensuring they run efficiently and securely. This role requires experience with Linux system engineering, docker and AWS, familiarity with automation tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, Chef or Ansible and scripting skills in Python and/or shell.

A day in the Life...

  • Design, implement and maintain cloud solutions, including infrastructure, security, and networking.
  • Work with other teams to integrate and automate existing solutions and manage third-party tools like MFT (Managed File Transfer) or Retool (Low-Code platform).
  • Use automation tools for AWS cloud management as code, such as CloudFormation and it's further abstractions like SAM or CDK.
  • Use monitoring tools like Kibana, Elasticsearch, and AWS CloudWatch to monitor cloud infrastructure and applications.
  • Develop and maintain scripts using Python and Shell to automate tasks and processes.
  • Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot issues.
  • Ensure compliance with company security policies, and patch systems regularly to address vulnerabilities.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical production issues.

A look outside the day to day:

  • Research and recommend new cloud solutions and services to improve the company's cloud infrastructure and operations.
  • Keep up to date with emerging trends in cloud technologies and make recommendations to the team.
  • Contribute to the development of best practices and guidelines for cloud operations and engineering.
  • Participate in training and mentoring activities to help other team members develop their cloud engineering skills.

Demonstrated education, skills and experience to be successful in this role:

  • Proficiency in Linux system engineering and administration, including shell scripting and command-line tools.
  • Experience working with AWS cloud services, such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IAC) tools like CloudFormation and Terraform.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Chef, Ansible or Puppet
  • Knowledge of networking principles and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP(S).
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Kibana, Elasticsearch and AWS CloudWatch.
  • Basic knowledge of k8s or other container orchestration platform
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Understanding of security best practices and how to implement them in a cloud environment.
  • Detail oriented & analytical thinking required
  • Desire and willingness to work in an agile, collaborative, innovative, flexible, and team-oriented environment distributed within different time zones (CZ and US).

What can you expect from us:

  • RSUs grant
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 5 weeks of vacation + personal days
  • 1 paid day off for your volunteerism per year
  • Cell phone and an Accolade Vodafone Programme (AVP) that offers more convenient tariffs and services for you, your family, and friends
  • Sodexo Gastro Pass Card with no contribution
  • Flexi Pass Card per month or Multisport Card
  • Parental benefits


  • Virtual hospital service uLekare.cz
  • Ginger Emotional Support app (www.ginger.com)
  • Carrott - support on family forming journey (www.get-carrot.com)
  • Fresh fruits and office breakfasts
  • Office events-workshops, tournaments, competitions, raffles. buildings
  • Hybrid workplace with home office and flexible working hours

Our people are the Heart of Accolade

Together, we are building a great and enduring business that truly makes an impact. At Accolade, we are committed to building a workplace where all can grow and thrive. We do this by living our core values:

Member Obsessed

For everything we do, we ask ourselves: Is this going to make our member's life measurably better?

Be Fearless

We think differently. We do what's never been done. We are reinventing healthcare every step of the way.

Stronger Together

We honor the differences among one another and know that our unique perspectives drive us forward.

Genuine Care

We care deeply about the human beings we work with and serve. We have each other's back.

Embrace Reality

We bring the data, tell the truth, and trust each other.

Relentless Execution

We operate with a bias for action. Take initiative, move fast & have fun.

Accolade is committed to being a company that embraces a hybrid work environment where employees can enjoy the best of both worlds - the flexibility to work from home and the opportunity to have a common place to connect, collaborate, and innovate with others in-person. Our hybrid work model requires that employees who live within 40 miles of an Accolade office are required to be in the office for at least two days during the work week. Accolade will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Accolade is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing an inclusive environment for all qualified applicants and employees. We provide employment opportunities, without regard, to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US. We are committed to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience.

Accolade, Inc., PlushCare, Inc., and Accolade 2ndMD LLC will never ask you to pay to get a job. Anyone who does this is a scammer. Further, we will never send you a check and ask you to send on part of the money or buy gift cards with it. These are also scams. If you see or lose money to a job scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general.

To review our policy around data use, visit our Accolade Privacy Policy Page. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Prague

Client-provided location(s): Prague, Czechia
Job ID: accolade-REQ202402-000
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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