Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Astronomer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Platform team, working on their industry-leading data orchestration platform, Astro. The role focuses on developing and maintaining critical platform components including Public API, authentication, authorization, billing, and alerting frameworks. As a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, they're looking for innovative collaborators to help deliver mission-critical analytics and AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with a strong background in backend development, particularly with Golang and TypeScript. They'll work on designing and implementing scalable systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring platform reliability. Experience with SQL databases and distributed systems is essential.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from CA$190,000 - CA$220,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Astronomer values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture, welcoming candidates with unconventional backgrounds who meet the essential qualifications.

The Platform team plays a crucial role in Astro's infrastructure, focusing on core components that enable seamless data orchestration and management. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of data technology, contributing to solutions that help organizations unlock insights and drive data-driven applications.