Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Industry-leading data orchestration and observability platform provider, powering Astro for data teams using Airflow.
$190,000 - $220,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For 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 data orchestration and observability.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and improving core platform components that directly impact customer experience. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing features and ensure the platform's scalability and reliability. The role requires expertise in backend development, particularly with Golang and TypeScript, and a strong understanding of distributed systems.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from CA$190,000 to CA$220,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. As a remote-first company, they provide flexibility while maintaining a collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about data orchestration and looking to make a significant impact in a growing field. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to shape the future of data workflow management, making it ideal for those interested in both technical depth and business impact.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Platform

  • Contribute to the design, development and vision of Astro Platform's architecture and components
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements
  • Work with front end developers, product management and customers to deliver customer facing features
  • Continuously evaluate and improve the architecture and implementation of our platform
  • Contribute to the overall platform usability, reliability, and scalability

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Go
TypeScript
  • Strong focus on delivering performant, scalable, and reliable backend systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • 5+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience with fast-paced startup environments
  • Experience with Golang and Typescript
  • Experience with SQL databases
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • Experience with software development best practices
  • Experience communicating technical concepts through architectural diagrams

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