Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer – ASTRO Indonesia – Jakarta Metropolitan Area, ID

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at ASTRO Indonesia, you will own the end‑to‑end design, delivery, and reliability of our on‑demand grocery platform that powers millions of daily orders across the archipelago. This role sits at the intersection of product vision and technical execution, translating market‑driven requirements into scalable, high‑performance services that keep our “groceries in minutes” promise alive. You will partner directly with product managers, data scientists, and operations teams to shape system architecture, drive micro‑service adoption, and embed quality assurance into every release cycle. Your influence will extend beyond code—guiding engineering best practices, mentoring junior talent, and championing a culture of rapid yet resilient innovation. With ASTRO’s aggressive growth trajectory, you will have clear pathways to senior leadership, architecture ownership, or cross‑functional product strategy roles.

**Key Responsibilities & Skills**
- Design, develop, and maintain robust SOA/micro‑service ecosystems using Kotlin, ensuring low latency and high availability for core ordering and logistics functions.
- Lead incident escalation, root‑cause analysis, and post‑mortem processes to continuously improve system reliability and customer experience.
- Implement automated quality assurance pipelines, integrating unit, integration, and performance testing into CI/CD workflows.
- Collaborate with product owners to translate business objectives into technical specifications, delivering features on sprint cadence.
- Mentor and coach engineering peers, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
- Optimize data models and API contracts to support real‑time inventory, pricing, and delivery tracking across distributed teams.
- Report progress and technical risks to the Head of Engineering, aligning engineering output with company OKRs.

**Why Join & Benefits**
ASTRO Indonesia is a fast‑moving, purpose‑driven tech leader redefining grocery commerce in Southeast Asia. Our culture prizes curiosity, ownership, and a relentless focus on customer delight—values that resonate with engineers who thrive on solving complex, high‑impact problems. You will work in a collaborative, hybrid environment in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area, surrounded by top talent and backed by continuous learning budgets, conference sponsorships, and a clear career ladder that rewards technical mastery and leadership. As the on‑demand market accelerates, your work will directly shape the future of instant retail, giving you unparalleled visibility and the chance to leave a lasting imprint on an industry in flux. Join us to accelerate your career while delivering the speed and convenience that millions of Indonesians rely on every day.