Sr. Full Stack Engineer I

As Sr. Full Stack Engineer I, you’ll build the web, mobile, and backend software behind our video intelligence products across edge and cloud environments, working alongside an agile team of AI engineers, data engineers, embedded engineers, and DevOps engineers supporting federal and defense customers.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Design, build, test, and maintain web applications and backend services end to end, from user interfaces through APIs and data models 
• Engineer features around live two-way audio and video communication between users in the field and remote teams 
• Build features for reviewing, searching, and managing recorded video 
• Build and deploy containerized software that runs in both edge and cloud environments and holds up in denied, disrupted, intermittent, and limited bandwidth conditions 
• Build mobile and wearable applications, including hands-free interfaces for users in the field 
• Integrate AI and machine learning capabilities into user-facing features, working closely with the AI engineers who build them 
• Implement authentication, authorization, and other security controls across applications and services, and contribute to the documentation required for security authorization 
• Build dashboards and administrative tools that help support teams monitor and manage deployed systems 
• Document code, APIs, architecture, and deployment procedures, and present design tradeoffs, test results, and demos to a diverse audience, including senior leadership and customer stakeholders

What you’ll need to succeed:

• At least 5 years of hands-on full stack development in Python and TypeScript, building web applications and backend services that run in production 
• Strong experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Python web frameworks such as FastAPI or Django, HTML and CSS, REST API design, and SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL 
• Experience developing in Linux environments, including Bash or Python scripting for automation, diagnostics, and deployment 
• Experience deploying containerized services with Docker, Kubernetes, and continuous integration and delivery pipelines on AWS 
• Experience building real-time audio and video features with WebRTC or similar technologies, along with recorded video playback and processing 
• Experience building software that operates with limited or intermittent connectivity, including offline data storage, retry behavior, and data sync once a connection returns 
• Experience with identity and access management, including OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and role-based access control 
• Experience integrating AI and machine learning services into applications, such as search or conversational features built on large language models 
• Working knowledge of Android or cross-platform mobile development, ideally on wearable devices 
• Strong troubleshooting and secure coding skills, and familiarity with the security requirements federal systems must meet to receive an authority to operate 
• Ability to work with limited direction in an innovation environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift with end-users and stakeholders 
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to document designs and test results for both engineering and customer audiences

SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $170,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

 What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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