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 the platform's Public API, authentication, authorization, billing, and alerting frameworks. As a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, they're looking for someone with strong backend development skills and experience with distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of engineering experience, with expertise in Golang, TypeScript, and SQL databases. They'll be responsible for contributing to the platform's architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of the system. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from CA$190,000 - CA$220,000, plus equity.

Astronomer values diversity and maintains a remote-first culture. They welcome candidates with unconventional backgrounds, emphasizing essential qualifications over traditional career paths. The role provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of data orchestration technology, helping teams unlock insights and drive data-driven applications.

Working on the Platform team, you'll be instrumental in shaping the core components that power Astro, including public APIs, UI experiences, and critical infrastructure. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, from frontend developers to customers. Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestrators is a plus.