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Senior Software Engineer (Python) - India
BackendRemote — Hyderabad
Published on 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Senior Software Engineer (Python) will be part of Astronomer’s open-source engineering team, focusing on implementing new features for Apache Airflow. The role involves designing and developing open-source software to enhance the experience of data practitioners.
About the company
Astronomer is a data integration platform that specializes in Apache Airflow, enabling organizations to manage, orchestrate, and execute data workflows efficiently. The company provides solutions and support for data teams, enhancing data reliability and operational performance.
What you'll do
- Design and implement new Airflow features and components
- Improve performance and resiliency of Airflow
- Iterate on Airflow's developer experience
- Enhance code quality and test coverage
- Contribute to the Airflow community
- Troubleshoot customer issues
- Promote new Airflow features at conferences
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience as a Python developer
- Ability to think creatively
- Experience troubleshooting complex issues
- Strong knowledge of scalable systems
- Proactive learning approach
- Skill in writing unit tests
- Strong communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with Apache Airflow in production
- Data Engineering experience
- Contributions to Open Source projects
- Knowledge of Kubernetes & Docker
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines