Senior Backend Developer
Xensam AB · Stockholm · Tills vidare
Xensam AB is hiring a **Senior Backend Developer** to design, build, and maintain the backend services and APIs that power its Software Asset Management platform. Working closely with Product, Infrastructure, and Security teams, the position focuses on delivering scalable, reliable, and secure systems while participating in architectural decisions and technical direction across the platform. Core responsibilities include writing tests, refactoring existing solutions, troubleshooting complex system integrations, conducting code reviews, and mentoring other engineers. The work schedule follows a hybrid pattern with **three days in-office** and remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must have extensive backend software development experience alongside substantial practice building production systems with **Rust**. Strong knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, backend architecture, relational databases, SQL, software engineering principles, testing, and CI/CD pipelines is required. Applicants must possess strong debugging skills and fluent written and verbal English communication; Swedish proficiency is a plus. Desirable assets include experience with large-scale PostgreSQL, cloud and container environments, high-growth SaaS settings, and modern frontend frameworks. Final candidates must undergo a background check.
Xensam: Join the Future of SAM
Xensam is the leader in AI-powered, cloud-based Software Asset Management. Our technology brings clarity to complex IT environments, helping users make smart, data-driven decisions and maximize software ROI.
Recognized with the Highest Growth Award and ranked #3 Overall Champion at the Main Software 50 Awards Nordics, we're scaling fast and looking for people who want to join the journey. At Xensam, you play a key role in a team built on energy, focus, and positivity. We value experience, but even more, the person behind it.
Together, we build the future of SAM.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help build and evolve the services that power the Xensam platform.
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems in Rust and across a diverse technology landscape. You should enjoy understanding complex systems and contributing across multiple parts of the tech stack where needed. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security teams, you will deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support our continued growth.
Beyond development, you will contribute to architectural decisions, improve engineering practices, and help shape the technical direction of the platform. The role offers the opportunity to mentor other engineers, drive technical initiatives, and influence how we build software at scale.
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 technical direction across the platform
- 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
- Support and mentor other engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
Qualifications
- 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 working with relational databases and SQL
- Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in fluent English (Swedish is a plus)
Bonus points if you have
- Experience with PostgreSQL at scale
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments
- Experience working in high-growth SaaS environments
- Understanding of modern frontend development and frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, Angular)
- Experience collaborating across the full stack to design and deliver user-facing features
What you get
- A generous work culture with free drinks and snacks, office massages, and more
- Three days in-office (with remote work on Mondays and Fridays)
- An opportunity to shape your career growth while contributing to the company's success
- A dynamic position embracing freedom under responsibility
- If sales targets are met, all employees enjoy an annual destination trip
- Other location-specific benefits
Our values at Xensam
Rebellious
We challenge the norm and act with initiative – always with responsibility.
Humane
We foster a caring, inclusive environment that values diversity and respects individuality.
Harmony
We value balance and create a supportive workplace where people thrive.
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on final candidates to fulfill our commitments to customers and ensure a safe work environment.