Metropolis
Technology
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at Metropolis. Skills: Backend services, E-commerce platform, Distributed systems, Microservices. Design backend services. Implement backend services”
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MS or BS in Computer Science, 7+ years of software engineering experience, Advanced level knowledge of Scala, Java, Proven track record of designing large-scale distributed systems, Proven track record of designing microservices, Robust experience with event-driven architectures, Robust experience with modern software design paradigms, Deep understanding of Agile engineering processes, Hands-on experience with database technologies, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with container technologies, Hands-on experience with "infrastructure as code", Previous experience working with e-commerce platforms, Previous experience working with data analysis tools, Previous experience working with complex third-party API integrations, Proactive interest in emerging AI technologies, Experience working in innovative SaaS environments, Experience working in fast-paced SaaS environments, Experience working in high-growth SaaS environments
What You'll Do.
Design backend services
Implement backend services
Maintain backend services
Define product direction
Mentor other engineers
Moderate technical discussions
Evaluate new techniques
Ensure e-commerce architecture evolves
Enable rapid iteration
Enable feature launches
Ensure distributed systems remain highly available
Ensure distributed systems remain secure
Ensure distributed systems handle high-volume traffic
Build solutions with global partners
Build seamless API integrations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional stakeholders; Engineering team
Communication Scope
Present complex technical architecture
Process & Methodology
Agile engineering processes
Full Job Description
Who we are The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it. Who you are Metropolis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our AeroParker application development team to help drive our next phase of global growth. As a member of this engineering team, you will have the opportunity to design and build systems and features from the ground up, play a major role in defining our product direction, and mentor other engineers. The ideal candidate has a product-oriented mindset, a passion for scaling e-commerce platforms, and a deep commitment to technical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale an end-to-end mobility and pre-book platform impacting the everyday travel experiences of millions of people. What you'll do Design, implement, and maintain the backend services that power the AeroParker pre-book parking and e-commerce platform Be a key part of the entire development lifecycle, from initial ideation and technical specification to deployment Moderate technical discussions, evaluate new techniques, and ensure our e-commerce architecture is constantly evolving Leverage best practices in automation testing, TDD/BDD, and CI/CD to enable rapid iteration and feature launches Help build a culture where production bugs are treated as constructive opportunities to improve the platform Ensure that our distributed systems remain highly available, secure, and capable of handling high-volume cons
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