Senior software engineer (aeroparker)

Requirements

• 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
• (Desirable) Possess hands-on experience with container technologies and "infrastructure as code" (IaC) techniques
• (Desirable) Bring previous experience working with e-commerce platforms, data analysis tools, or complex third-party API integrations
• (Desirable) Demonstrate a proactive interest or curiosity in emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity or customer experience
• (Desirable) Possess experience working in innovative, fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments
• The ideal candidate has a product-oriented mindset, a passion for scaling e-commerce platforms, and a deep commitment to technical excellence

What the job involves

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 and Claude Code
• Observability: Datadog