Senior Software Engineer, Visit Experience

Metropolis; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock options

Bonus plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Metropolis is hiring a Senior Fullstack Engineer for the Visit Experience platform in Seattle, on-site. You will own feature development across frontend and backend, collaborating with UX, product, and cross-functional teams to deliver frictionless experiences.

You will lead technical design, drive scalable architectures, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to continuous platform improvements and best practices.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
• 6+ years building scalable applications in frontend and backend.
• Backend with Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java and RESTful API development.
• Relational databases like PostgreSQL/MySQL; NoSQL familiarity.
• Cloud platforms AWS/GCP/Azure; Docker and Kubernetes; Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain features across the full tech stack from databases to APIs and UIs.
• Own projects from inception to production with high-quality delivery and rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with UX, product, and backend engineers to meet technical requirements.
• Ensure performance and scalability for high-throughput environments.
• Promote coding, testing, and deployment best practices for robust solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow team capabilities.
• Evaluate new tools/frameworks and drive platform improvements.

Skills

Node.js

Python

RESTful APIs

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

PostgreSQL/MySQL

NoSQL

Team Leadership

Agile

Education

MS/BS in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Visit Experience

Seattle, Washington, United States

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 Fullstack Engineer to take ownership of building and enhancing our end-to-end mobility platform. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing features and solutions across both frontend and backend systems, ensuring software development directly aligns with customer needs and company growth. Collaborating closely with UX designers, product managers, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will solve real business problems with a high degree of autonomy across high-throughput locations, aviation, and fleet management to deliver frictionless experiences for millions of everyday users.

What you'll do

• Independently design, develop, and maintain features across the full technology stack from database schemas to backend APIs and user interfaces
• Fully own projects from inception to production, ensuring high-quality delivery and rapid iteration
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including UX designers and backend engineers, to align on technical requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences
• Ensure system performance and scalability to handle high-throughput environments
• Champion best practices in coding, testing, and deployment to ensure robust, maintainable solutions
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting a culture of learning and growth within the team
• Participate in technical discussions, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and implement continuous platform improvement

What we're looking for

• MS or BS in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience providing technical direction and leadership for a team of engineers
• 6+ years of experience building scalable applications in both frontend and backend environments
• Extensive experience with backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java, and RESTful API development
• Strong understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working in an agile environment with cross-functional teams
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

While not required, these are a plus:

• Experience coding in Scala
• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to high-volume, consumer-facing applications
• Understanding of computer vision or artificial intelligence technologies

4 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

The anticipated base salary for this position is $177,000.00 USD to $216,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more. #LI-LR1 #LI-Onsite

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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, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
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