Staff Backend Engineer

Only, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience building backend systems in production, with strong system design and architecture skills. Expertise in Python and API design, particularly with Flask or similar frameworks, is required. Familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and idempotency is also necessary. Experience with GCP, Terraform, payments/fintech, or event-driven architectures is a bonus. The role requires comfort in taking projects from idea to implementation with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

The Staff Backend Engineer will design and own key backend systems, including payments orchestration, ledger primitives, and internal operational flows. They will help evolve the service architecture as the company scales, focusing on financial state modeling, authentication, and retry mechanisms. Responsibilities also include writing clean, well-tested Python code using Flask and GCP-managed services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust APIs and features, and contributing to observability, reliability, and deployment workflows. Participation in code reviews, tech planning, and mentoring is also expected.

Skills

Python

Flask

GCP

System Design

API Design

Distributed Systems

Asynchronous Processing

Idempotency

Terraform

Fintech

Event-Driven Architecture

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