Cloud Solutions Architect, Infrastructure at Astronomer

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, DataIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a data infrastructure role or equivalent role
Strong Kubernetes experience (GKE/EKS/AKS or OpenShift preferred)
Proficiency in Python/Go
Good understanding of network complexities and architectures
Versatile Terminal and CLI user, as this will be a hands-on role, and frequently without access to a GUI
Experience setting up and troubleshooting distributed systems
Experience with complex SaaS infrastructure operating at scale
Experience with at least one major cloud provider API/tooling
Cloud-native data architecture experience
Strong customer-facing skills
Strong oral and written communication skills - should be able to explain complex technical issues to non-technical folks succinctly
Comfort and flexibility with working and traveling within the East Coast time zone

Responsibilities

Implement Astronomer’s software and services in the core of some of the world’s largest businesses and organizations
Guide our largest and most complex customers in their Apache Airflow journeys
Act as the core interface between the Customer, Sales, and Product to ensure that the broader solution around the platform is solving pain points and bringing value to customers
Deliver world-class technical solutions to customer and prospect business problems (pre-sales oriented)
Engage with a diverse set of use cases where Apache Airflow plays a central role in the overall solution architecture
Support customers primarily in the East Coast time zone (involves some travel)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Apache AirflowKubernetesGKEEKSAKSOpenShiftPythonGoData InfrastructureNetworkingCLI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What skills are required for this Cloud Solutions Architect role?

Required skills include 4+ years in a data infrastructure role, strong Kubernetes experience (GKE/EKS/AKS or OpenShift preferred), proficiency in Python/Go, good understanding of network complexities, versatile Terminal/CLI usage, experience with distributed systems, complex SaaS infrastructure at scale, major cloud provider API/tooling, and cloud-native data architecture.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Does this role require travel or specific location preferences?

The role is pre-sales oriented and involves some travel to support business and customer engagements, with primary support for customers in the East Coast time zone requiring comfort and flexibility working and traveling within it.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 4+ years in data infrastructure, strong Kubernetes and Python/Go proficiency, customer-facing experience, and strong communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences, with bonus for Apache Airflow experience and infrastructure automation tools.

Astronomer

Data orchestration platform for pipeline management

About Astronomer

Astronomer.io provides a data orchestration platform that utilizes Apache Airflow to simplify the deployment of data pipelines. Its main product, Astro, helps businesses manage and monitor their data flows, allowing them to focus on delivering essential data pipelines. The platform supports data unification across various clouds and offers over 1500 integrations, making it suitable for data and machine learning teams in industries like finance and e-commerce. Astronomer.io distinguishes itself from competitors by offering enterprise-grade security, zero-downtime upgrades for Airflow, and tools for monitoring pipeline health, which enhance compute efficiency and reduce delays in task scheduling. The company's goal is to empower organizations to optimize their data strategies and achieve a significant return on investment by ensuring their applications operate with maximum reliability.

Cincinnati, OhioHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$272.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Prefect and Dagster poses a market challenge.

Over-reliance on Apache Airflow could be risky if community focus shifts.

Rapid AI advancements may outpace Astronomer's feature integration, risking client dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

Astronomer offers Astro, a modern data orchestration platform powered by Apache Airflow.

Astro enables data teams to build, run, and observe data pipelines-as-code efficiently.

Astronomer provides enterprise-grade security and over 1500 integrations for data unification.

Upsides

Astronomer's revenue grew over 200% in H1 2023, indicating strong market demand.

Collaboration with Microsoft Azure enhances Astronomer's cloud-native data orchestration capabilities.

Integration with Anyscale boosts Astronomer's offering for scalable machine learning workflows.

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