Senior Software Engineer
About Kodifly:
Kodifly is revolutionizing infrastructure intelligence with next-gen spatial technologies. Headquartered in the Hong Kong Science Park and now expanding to Islamabad, Pakistan, we are backed by HKAI Lab, the NVIDIA Inception program, and a fast-growing portfolio of smart city and infrastructure safety projects. Our flagship solution, SpatialSense, harnesses 3D point cloud processing, digital twins, and LiDAR technology to deliver real-time, high-impact insights for complex environments.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in software design and architecture to join our Islamabad-based engineering team. You will play a pivotal role in building scalable cloud-native platforms and backend services that support 3D data processing, digital twin systems, and smart infrastructure solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with AI/CV engineers, DevOps, and IoT specialists to build next-gen systems that operate at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and build scalable, production-grade backend services using Python, Golang, and/or Node.js.
Architect and implement systems for ingesting and processing LiDAR, point cloud, and other geospatial data types.
Develop backend components for spatial data pipelines and digital twin platform integrations.
Containerize microservices using Docker and deploy using serverless frameworks (AWS Lambda).
Optimize performance for large-scale applications using Redis for caching and Kafka/RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing.
Configure and maintain distributed systems infrastructure with autoscaling and fault tolerance on cloud platforms.
Implement real-time data APIs, authentication flows, and secure data streaming with API Gateway and Cognito.
Enable efficient database interactions using PostgreSQL and MySQL, with read replicas and failover strategies.
Set up logging, tracing, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, ELK stack, or Prometheus/Grafana.
Collaborate with AI and Computer Vision teams to support 3D object recognition and segmentation pipelines at scale.
Lead backend testing practices including unit, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
Establish and maintain CI/CD workflows with tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain documentation in Jira and Confluence.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years in backend or systems engineering with proven delivery on high-scale systems.
Languages & Frameworks:
Proficient in Python with production experience in Django, Flask.
Working knowledge of FastAPI, Golang, and/or Node.js.
System Design & Architecture:
Strong grasp of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and distributed system principles.
Databases & Caching:
Hands-on with PostgreSQL, MySQL.
Practical experience with Redis, Memcached, and other caching strategies.
Message Queues:
Proficiency with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS, and stream processing patterns.
Cloud Platforms:
AWS (mandatory): EC2, RDS, ECS, EKS, Lambda, VPC, API Gateway, Cognito, SNS, SQS.
GCP/Azure (nice to have): Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Azure Functions, etc.
DevOps & CI/CD:
Containerization with Docker, orchestration via Kubernetes, and automation with Ansible.
CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins.
Monitoring & Observability:
Experience with CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, New Relic, or Datadog.
Edge & IoT:
Experience working with edge computing and IoT devices for data ingestion and synchronization.
Agile Development:
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and iterative delivery in Agile/Scrum teams.
Team & Leadership:
Ability to mentor junior engineers, perform code reviews, and lead backend efforts across functions.
Preferred to Have:
Experience in Golang and/or Node.js is highly preferred.
Experience with point cloud/LiDAR data, spatial or GIS data processing.
Familiarity with digital twin technologies and 3D data pipelines.
Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) is a strong plus.
Familiarity with 3D graphics/visualization libraries (Open3D, PCL).
What We Offer:
Work with cutting-edge spatial tech shaping the future of smart cities.
A collaborative environment focused on innovation and impact.
Competitive salary, equity options, and flexible work setup.
Career growth in a fast-scaling company with cross-functional exposure.
A meaningful mission: improving infrastructure safety and resilience through tech.
Join Us at Kodifly
If you’re passionate about backend systems, large-scale architecture, and spatial tech, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of our mission to digitize and protect the world’s infrastructure. 🌐🚀