Parkade

Sr. Backend Engineer

Remote

$200,000 – $245,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 6+ years of experience doing backend work at tech companies and strong familiarity (3+ years) with Python. Deep understanding of language, runtime, and best practices are required, along with experience maintaining large codebases with multiple contributors and the ability to make solid design decisions. Experience with SQL databases, and python ORMs in general, Postgres and SQLAlchemy, specifically, is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Backend Engineer will help build and scale the Parkade server and API, written in Python, which supports the mobile and web apps. They will work with the team to build a delightful product, respond to error logs and alerts to improve system reliability, look for opportunities to reduce complexity and build maintainable systems, and ensure the backend is built with high reliability and easily observable and debuggable. They will also join a company focused on sustained productivity and contribute to infrastructure development as needed.

Skills

Python 3.13
Flask
SQLAlchemy
Postgres
Backend Development
API Development
System Reliability
Codebase Maintenance
Error Handling
Observability

Parkade

Automates parking management for apartments

About Parkade

Parkade automates parking management for apartment buildings with a software solution that handles reservations, payments, access control, and enforcement. It integrates with Property Management Systems (PMS) to streamline operations, saving property management teams an average of 10 hours per week. Unlike traditional methods, Parkade's platform reduces manual processes and enhances tenant experiences through features like mobile enforcement and 24/7 support. The goal is to improve operational efficiency and increase revenue for property managers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$6.5MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Real EstateIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Equity
Healthcare benefits
Flexible vacation
Advocacy time

Risks

Increased competition may erode Parkade's market share.
Stricter data privacy regulations could impact Parkade's operations.
Economic downturns may reduce demand for premium parking solutions.

Differentiation

Parkade automates parking management, reducing manual tasks for property managers.
The platform integrates with Property Management Systems for seamless parking enforcement.
Parkade offers mobile enforcement and 24/7 support, enhancing tenant experience.

Upsides

Demand for contactless solutions boosts Parkade's digital platform adoption.
Smart city initiatives align with Parkade's IoT-focused technology.
Growing urban trend of reduced vehicle ownership increases demand for flexible parking.

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