Technical Account Manager (EU)

Astra astra.finance Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Remote Worldwide Full-time Manager Account Management

Mid-level Account Management role at Astra. Remote · full-time · $60,000–$80,000 base.

SalaryStated by Astra

$60,000 – $80,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Handle customer questions, payment operations, and integration problems as the first technical contact
Help new customers configure and validate integrations alongside the Integrations team
Create and improve technical documentation, FAQs, and guides for customer self-service
Test new product solutions with Integrations and Engineering while sharing customer feedback
Trace technical issues to their causes, explain solutions clearly, and escalate complex cases

What you bring

One to three years in technical support, integration, or solutions engineering, with startup or fintech experience helpful
Comfort with cloud platforms, logs, APIs, SQL queries, and basic debugging tools, ideally in GCP
Proven ability to solve integration or data-flow problems and explain technical topics clearly
Experience using Zendesk, Jira, or a comparable ticketing system, plus strong documentation habits
A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with a proactive and collaborative approach

Who this fits

You’ll suit a technically hands-on customer role that requires clear communication, careful investigation, and cross-team collaboration. The position is remote, but Astra says it hires only within the U.S. You must work overnight hours from midnight to nine AM Eastern Time, with UK and EU time zones naturally matching that schedule.

From the employer

About Astra

Astra is building mission-critical infrastructure for moving money at scale. Our platform processes billions in annual transaction volume with 99.9%+ uptime, powering real-time transfers, bank debits, card disbursements, and complex financial compliance systems. We provide APIs and automation tools that enable businesses to move money programmatically while maintaining strict regulatory requirements.

The Role

At Astra, a Technical Account Manager is the first line of technical troubleshooting for our customers. This person will respond to inbound inquiries, investigate and resolve integration issues, aid in technical client configurations, and provide clear guidance and support to customers and internal teams. They will work hands-on in technical environments to trace errors, diagnose problems, and escalate when necessary. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, comfort with technical systems, and the ability to translate complex issues into clear solutions for customers.

Schedule & Time Zone

This role requires working hours of 12:00 AM – 9:00 AM Eastern Time (ET), providing overnight coverage for Astra’s platform and customers. This schedule aligns naturally with UK and EU business hours, making candidates in those time zones a strong fit. North American and other candidates are also welcome if they are committed to this shift.

What You'll Do

Serve as a front-line technical contact by answering customer support inquiries, troubleshooting integration issues, and payment ops.
Partner closely with the Integrations team to support onboarding of new customers, helping them configure and validate integrations.
Contribute to Astra’s knowledge base by writing and improving technical documentation, FAQs, and guides to streamline customer self-service.
Collaborate with the Integrations and Engineering teams on new product solutions, providing feedback from customer interactions and assisting with testing and validation.
Investigate issues and other technical environments, identifying root causes and escalating complex problems when necessary.
Act as a bridge between customers and the integration and engineering teams, translating technical details into clear, actionable communication.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

1–3 years of experience in a technical support, integration, or solutions engineering role (startup or fintech experience a plus).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud Platform) and comfort navigating logs, APIs, and technical tools.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to investigate and resolve integration or data flow issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly explanations.
Experience with support systems like Zendesk (or similar ticketing platforms).
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams.
A proactive, detail-oriented approach and willingness to document solutions and processes for future use.
Proactive mindset - you seek out ways to improve systems and enable others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Skills

Monitoring: Experience with observability and alerting systems
Proficiency with cloud platforms, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Understanding of APIs, data integrations, and common troubleshooting workflows
Experience with ticketing systems (Zendesk, Jira, or similar)
Comfort working with logs, SQL queries, and basic debugging tools
Strong documentation skills for both internal and customer-facing materials

Bonus Technical Skills

Cloud Infrastructure: GCP (App Engine, Firestore, Cloud Functions, IAM, Pub/Sub, BigQuery)
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar platforms
Programming: Python, Go, Bash for automation and tooling

Why This Role Matters

Customer Trust: Be on the front line, ensuring Astra’s integrations run seamlessly and customers feel supported.
Product Reliability: Investigate and resolve technical issues that directly impact uptime and performance.
Onboarding Success: Play a critical role in providing integration support to ensure new customer launches are smooth, fast, and reliable.
Knowledge Sharing: Create documentation and insights that empower customers and reduce friction.
Feedback Loop: Bridge customer needs and engineering innovation to shape Astra’s future solutions.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation with equity in a growing fintech company (note that international employees may have different tax treatment)
Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements
Small team, big impact - your work directly shapes our entire platform infrastructure
Professional growth - lead infrastructure decisions for a scaling fintech platform
Modern tech stack - work with cutting-edge cloud technologies
Mission-driven - build infrastructure that powers financial innovation

Remote Work and Culture

Astra is a remote-first company hiring only within the U.S. We value thoughtful collaboration, clarity, and initiative. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

How to Apply

We're looking for technically savvy individuals who are excited by complex systems problems and have the educational background and experience to handle sophisticated challenges. If you're passionate about building mission-critical financial infrastructure and want to have a direct impact on our technical direction, we'd love to hear from you.