Solutions Engineer, Data Engineering

Astronomer is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join their Global Services Delivery Team, focusing on implementing Apache Airflow solutions across diverse customer organizations. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring deep knowledge of both Apache Airflow and Astronomer Products. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days per week in the Hyderabad office.

As a Solutions Engineer, you'll become an Airflow expert and trusted advisor, helping organizations optimize their data workflows. You'll work with customers ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, implementing best practices and ensuring successful Airflow deployment. The role involves maintaining technical expertise, guiding customers on Airflow best practices, performing code refactoring assessments, and collaborating on engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 3-6 years of data engineering experience, particularly with Apache Airflow in production environments. Strong Python skills and experience with DAGs, custom operators, and hooks are essential. Knowledge of modern data stack technologies, including cloud platforms and ETL/ELT processes, is crucial. The role requires excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Astronomer offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, operating as a globally-distributed, venture-backed team. They value unconventional career paths and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds. The company's mission focuses on empowering data teams to build mission-critical analytics, AI, and data-driven applications. This role provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of data orchestration technology while contributing to a thriving open-source community.