Metropolis is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that model ground truth vehicle location by integrating cutting-edge hardware with advanced machine learning.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in industry-standard programming languages, preferably Java and Scala.
- Experience building GRPC (Protocol Buffers) 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.
- Exposure to frontend integration with frameworks like Next.js is a plus.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle complex technical problems and design innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services in Java and Scala to support mission-critical operations.
- Design and implement gRPC (Protocol Buffers) 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.
Other
- 8 years of experience in backend development, preferably within platform or core services.
- A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to working across teams.
- 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.
- 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.
