Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out."
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.
- You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows.
