Junior LAMP Developer

Who we are

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." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

Who you are

We are looking for a motivated Junior LAMP Developer with experience in WordPress to join our growing team. As a Junior Developer, you will work alongside senior team members to create dynamic web applications and improve existing systems using the LAMP stack. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to exciting projects.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain web applications using the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Assist in WordPress theme and plugin development, including customizations
• Work with databases, including creating and optimizing queries
• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of web applications
• Collaborate with senior developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Contribute to improving code quality and optimizing web application performance
• Ensure code meets high standards of quality, security, and efficiency
• Participate in testing and debugging activities
• Learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices in web development
• Support in server setup and deployment processes

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience with the LAMP stack
• 1+ years of experience with WordPress, including theme and plugin development
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with MySQL databases and writing efficient queries
• Experience with noSql databases like mongodb
• Knowledge of PHP and its frameworks
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and MVC architecture
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the field of web development
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively

While not required, these are a plus:

• Experience with front-end frameworks like React
• Familiarity with content management systems beyond WordPress
• Experience with RESTful API integration

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
• Observability: Datadog

When you join Metropolis, you'll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows.

Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate's application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

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.