This position is for a Senior Software Engineer at Astronomer, posted by Jobgether, and is fully remote within the United States.
The role involves shaping the core infrastructure of a leading DataOps platform built around Apache Airflow.
The engineer will work at the intersection of open-source innovation and cloud-scale architecture, building systems that power critical data pipelines across major global enterprises.
The position is part of a high-caliber R&D team focused on solving complex challenges in distributed systems, platform reliability, and cloud-native development.
Responsibilities include writing robust, scalable, and well-tested code to support mission-critical services, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders, participating in code reviews, and mentoring peers.
The engineer will contribute to on-call rotations, act as a subject matter expert, create and maintain internal documentation, and lead efforts to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
The role requires working within CI/CD pipelines and streamlining automation across the software delivery lifecycle.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with cloud-native or backend systems.
Proficiency in Python and Go is required, along with strong hands-on experience in Kubernetes environments.
A solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience in designing, consuming, and securing them is necessary.
Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest) and strong TDD/CI practices is expected.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation, are essential.
Candidates should have a proven ability to estimate project timelines and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
A passion for operational excellence and building reliable, scalable platforms is important.
Strong understanding of version control (Git), automation, debugging, and performance tuning is required.
Bonus points for experience with Apache Airflow or data orchestration tools, prior work on a SaaS platform, and familiarity with DevOps tools like Docker, Helm, Terraform, or Ansible.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary estimated between $180,000 - $210,000, depending on location and experience.
An equity component is included in the total compensation package.
Employees enjoy a fully remote work environment with flexible work arrangements.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, is provided.
The company offers generous paid time off and holidays.
Career development support and access to continuous learning opportunities are available.
The company promotes an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and non-traditional paths.
