Design and implement gRPC APIs to enable high-performance, real-time data transfer between services
Leverage Redis and MySQL for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring reliability and low-latency access
Deploy and manage microservices on Kubernetes, optimizing for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
Work with Kafka to build scalable, event-driven architectures for real-time data streaming and processing
Partner with Hardware, Machine Learning, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration across the ecosystem and provide appropriate tooling
Analyze and address bottlenecks in performance and scalability while maintaining a focus on system reliability and data integrity
What we're looking for
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in backend development, preferably within platform or core services
Proven expertise in industry-standard programming languages, preferably Java and Scala
Experience building gRPC APIs for efficient and reliable communication between services
Strong understanding of database design and optimization using Redis and MySQL
Familiarity with container orchestration and scaling using Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with Kafka for event-driven architectures
Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle complex technical problems and design innovative solutions
A team player with excellent communication skills, a learning mindset, and a proactive approach to working across teams
While not required, these are a plus
Exposure to frontend integration with frameworks like Next.js
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.
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. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $170,000.00 USD to 200,000.00 USD annually. The actual base pay 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 pay is one component of Metropolis’s total compensation package, which usually includes: 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-NM1 #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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