At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build backend services for the AeroParker pre-book parking platform.
- Company: Metropolis is focused on enhancing travel experiences through innovative software solutions.
- Benefits: Opportunity to mentor engineers and influence product direction in a high-growth SaaS environment.
- Other info: Experience with e-commerce platforms and AI technologies is desirable.
- Why this job: Join a team driving global growth and impacting millions of travel experiences.
- Qualifications: Requires 7+ years of software engineering experience with Scala or Java and strong database skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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
Senior Software Engineer (Aeroparker) in Manchester employer: Metropolis
Metropolis is located in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment. Employees enjoy opportunities for mentorship and shaping product direction. The team is dedicated to building innovative solutions that enhance everyday travel experiences.
