Senior Backend Engineer
Heartbeat HealthSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote position available to candidates in the US.
What technical skills are required for this role?
The role requires Python (Python 3) with strong understanding of web frameworks and APIs, experience with NoSQL and SQL databases, and Google Cloud Platform. Additional foundational knowledge includes distributed systems, event-driven architectures, microservices, algorithms, and data structures.
What experience level is needed for this Staff Backend Engineer position?
Candidates need 8+ years of software engineering experience building complex production systems and 3+ years of technical leadership experience including mentoring and architecture decisions.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What education is required for this position?
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required, with a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited university highly preferred.
Astra
Provides launch services for small satellites
About Astra
Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.
Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events
Risks
Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.
Differentiation
Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.
Upsides
Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.
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