Senior Software Engineer – Platform

Astronomer

Senior Software Engineer at Astronomer working on building reliable data pipelines and production infrastructure. Collaborating across teams to enhance data platform functionality.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make high-quality, data-driven and experience-driven decisions on how we build this and the next generation of our production platform, then deliver the results.
Own and build how we test, build and deploy code in a high-scale PaaS environment.
Collaborate across the whole company on how we design production systems, set standards and make technology choices for new and existing products, and how these fit together.
Deliver results - we routinely “change the wheels on the bus while it’s moving”, in a predictable, safe and reliable way.
Be at the forefront of how we work together as a Platform Engineering team.
Work on a small but growing team on building out the Platform/Reliability practice for the company – this role reports directly to the VP of Reliability.
Be directly involved in decision-making on what we work on, as well as how we work on it. Make promises, and keep them.
Create and maintain comprehensive internal documentation for systems and processes, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in Non-Abstract Systems design and implementation.
Strong proficiency in Python and Golang.
In-depth experience with Kubernetes (CKA or equivalent or greater).
Experience with observability principles and technologies, including SLI/SLO definition and tracking.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in working with a globally distributed team in delivery.
A passion for reliability and operational excellence. A low tolerance for toil and other nonsense.
Ability to estimate the scope of work accurately and coordinate with stakeholders to address risks and ensure successful project delivery.
Experience with software development best practices, such as code review, testing, CI/CD, version control, automation and debugging.
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on ownership and accountability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonGolangKubernetesobservability principlesSLI/SLO definitionsoftware development best practicescode reviewtestingCI/CDversion control

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationproactive approachownershipaccountabilitydecision-makingcoordinationrisk managementclarityaccessibility

Certifications

CKA