Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Astronomer, an industry leader in data orchestration and observability, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining their flagship enterprise product, Astronomer Software. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a globally-distributed, venture-backed team focused on empowering data teams.

The Platform team is responsible for critical components including API services, authentication, authorization, logging, observability, and alerting frameworks. You'll be working with technologies like Node.js, React.js, and Kubernetes, while contributing to the scalability and reliability of the platform.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions that directly impact customer value. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software engineering experience, with proven expertise in distributed systems, containerization, and cloud-native development. Experience with Apache Airflow, Go language, or Openshift would be advantageous but isn't required.

Astronomer values diverse experiences and backgrounds, welcoming candidates with unconventional career paths. The company offers a remote-first environment and is committed to equal opportunity employment, making it an excellent choice for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the data orchestration space.