Senior Software Engineer, Aeroparker

Metropolis Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-first culture

On-site collaboration four days a week

Job summary

Metropolis Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the AeroParker team and help scale our pre-book parking and ecommerce platform. You will design and build backend services powering the product, own major parts of the development lifecycle, and mentor other engineers.

We value a product‑minded mindset, strong CS fundamentals, and hands‑on experience with distributed systems, CI/CD, and modern architectures.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in software engineering with backend focus.
• Strong CS fundamentals and system design skills.
• Experience with distributed systems and modern architectures.
• Hands-on with CI/CD, testing, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services powering AeroParker pre-book parking and ecommerce platform.
• Own the development lifecycle from ideation to deployment.
• Evolve architecture with new techniques and best practices.
• Leverage automated testing, TDD/BDD, and CI/CD for rapid iterations.
• Improve reliability, security, and high availability of distributed systems.
• Collaborate with global partners to integrate APIs.
• Apply AI tools to optimize workflows and throughput.

Skills

Scala

Java

Distributed systems

Event-driven architecture

Agile/CI-CD practices

SQL databases

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Git/GitHub

Copilot on GitHub

Datadog

TypeScript/React

Education

MS or BS in Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Git

GitHub

Copilot on GitHub

Datadog

TypeScript

React

Scala

Java

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 consumer traffic across global airports
• Work directly with global partners to build solutions and seamless API integrations that connect their products with the AeroParker platform
• Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

What we're looking for

• MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience with strong fundamental computer science skills
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, featuring advanced level knowledge of Scala, Java, or related languages
• Demonstrate a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems and microservices in high-volume, consumer-facing applications
• Possess robust experience with event-driven architectures and modern software design paradigms
• Maintain a deep understanding of Agile engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test/deploy workflows
• Bring strong hands‑on experience with database technologies, especially MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical architecture clearly to both engineering peers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Possess familiarity or experience with additional stack components including TypeScript, React, Snowflake, AWS, Git, GitHub, Copilot on GitHub, and Datadog

While not required, these are a plus:

• Possess hands‑on experience with container technologies and "infrastructure as code" (IaC) techniques
• Bring previous experience working with e-commerce platforms, data analysis tools, or complex third-party API integrations
• Demonstrate a proactive interest or curiosity in emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity or customer experience
• Possess experience working in innovative, fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments

Our Stack

• Languages + Frameworks: TypeScript, React, Scala (principally), Java (limited)
• Datastores: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
• Cloud: AWS
• Version control: Git & GitHub
• AI Tooling: Copilot on GitHub
• Observability: Datadog

3 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. #LI-KB1 #LI-Onsite

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.