Senior Software Engineer - Core Infrastructure

Astronomer, the company behind Astro - the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Core Infrastructure team in Hyderabad. This DevOps-focused role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to impact how enterprises manage Apache Airflow at scale.

The position combines strong software engineering with infrastructure expertise, focusing on enhancing scalability, performance, and reliability of Astronomer's Enterprise product. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern monitoring tools like ELK and Prometheus.

As a key member of the R&D team, you'll collaborate across functions with CRE, Platform, and QA teams to drive continuous improvement. Your responsibilities span from maintaining platform health to implementing security measures and optimizing system performance. The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse, inclusive team at a remote-first company trusted by over 700 leading enterprises.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, strong Kubernetes expertise, and a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure. While the core requirements include Python/Golang proficiency and DevOps tools experience, Astronomer values diverse experiences and unconventional career paths.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of data infrastructure while working with a company that's at the forefront of DataOps innovation. You'll be instrumental in helping businesses unlock the value of their data through reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions.