Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Astronomer, the company behind Astro, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining Astro's Public API, authentication, authorization, billing, and alerting frameworks. The position offers an opportunity to work with a globally-distributed, venture-backed team focused on empowering data teams to build reliable data products.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing platform architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of the Astro Platform. They'll work directly with frontend developers, product management, and customers to deliver customer-facing features and APIs.

The role requires strong expertise in backend systems, with experience in Golang, TypeScript, and SQL databases. The candidate should have a proven track record in distributed systems and software development best practices. What makes this opportunity unique is the chance to work with Apache Airflow and contribute to an industry-leading data orchestration platform.

Astronomer offers a competitive compensation package, including equity and comprehensive benefits. The company values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture, providing flexibility and work-life balance. They welcome candidates with unconventional backgrounds, focusing on essential qualifications rather than traditional career paths.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the data orchestration industry, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to solutions that help organizations unlock insights and drive data-driven applications.