Senior Backend Developer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design, develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Rust
• ▹Build scalable, reliable and secure systems that support business growth
• ▹Contribute to architecture decisions and the platform's technical direction
• ▹Improve system performance, reliability, observability and maintainability
• ▹Identify and resolve complex technical challenges across services and integrations
• ▹Refactor and modernize existing solutions in line with engineering best practices
• ▹Write robust unit, integration and end-to-end tests
• ▹Participate in code reviews and help maintain high engineering standards
• ▹Collaborate closely with Product, Infrastructure and Security teams
• ▹Mentor other engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance

Requirements

• ▹Extensive experience in backend software development
• ▹Strong experience building production systems with Rust
• ▹Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs and backend architecture
• ▹Experience building scalable, reliable and secure services
• ▹Strong foundation in software engineering principles, testing and version control
• ▹Experience with relational databases and SQL
• ▹Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
• ▹Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• ▹Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• ▹Fluent written and verbal English, Swedish is a plus

Soft skills

About the company

Xensam is the leader in AI-powered, cloud-based Software Asset Management, bringing clarity to complex IT environments, and was recognized with the Highest Growth Award and ranked #3 Overall Champion at the Nordics Main Software 50 Awards.