Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

We’re looking for a back end platform software engineer who can design and write code in a multi-tenant SaaS environment. The candidate needs to be highly collaborative, productive in a dynamic development environment and be willing to utilize AI in their day-to-day work.

Job Description

• Collaboration with teammates and other functions in a geographically distributed remote environment
• Hands-on development with Python, Django, Ember and PostgreSQL
• Creating well-designed, testable, efficient systems following company processes and industry best practices
• Leading technical design initiatives and efforts
• Troubleshooting and resolving software defects
• Utilizing PRs as a path to teach and learn
• Shared ownership for team dynamics, processes and growth

Location

At Xplor, we value flexibility. This role is fully remote within the US. You'll collaborate closely with others across many time zones and some overlap in working hours is important.

Qualifications

Must-haves

• Successful collaboration in a remote environment
• Python and Django (REST APIs, models, migrations)
• PostgreSQL and comfort writing / reasoning about SQL
• Multi-tenant SaaS (tenant isolation, shared vs tenant data)
• Git / GitHub and PR-based delivery
• Use of Docker for local development
• Writing and maintaining robust tests
• Willingness to utilize AI in day-to-day work
• AWS basics (S3, RDS, containers)

Strongly preferred

• Django REST Framework (or equivalent API framework)
• Dependency Upgrade experience
• Redis and background jobs (queues, scheduled work)
• CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
• Auth (sessions, OAuth, permissions)
• Use of Feature flags
• Debugging production issues from logs and stack traces

Nice to have

• Experience using AI in software delivery
• Observability (Sentry, log platforms, tracing)
• E2E tests (Playwright or similar)
• Experience working with 3rd-party integrators
• E-commerce / POS / cart flows
• JavaScript framework experience (We happen to use Ember.)
• Payments / billing (Stripe or similar)

Additional Information

Values and Life at Xplor

Our five core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Find a better way
• Do the right thing
• Say it straight
• Win together
• Own the outcome

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits are:

• Paid Parental Leave benefit programs
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume, and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

Before you apply

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorized to work in the country where the role is advertised. This applies to remote roles too. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. We're also not able to offer contractor arrangements or Employer of Record engagements for this position at this stage.

Please apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. We're unable to upload emailed applications, as our process requires you to answer screening questions directly.

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process xplor.com/recruitment-faqs/.

Interview Recording and Background Checks

As part of our hiring process, successful candidates will be asked to complete background and identity verification checks. Many of our roles are remote, and to protect both candidates and our business from recruitment fraud, we may record video interviews during the process. We keep any recordings and related data only for as long as the hiring process is active and do not retain them afterwards.

EEO and Artificial Intelligence

We believe in transparent hiring. We use an applicant tracking system with artificial intelligence-enabled features to support our recruitment process, but our recruitment team makes all hiring decisions after human review. We do not rely on artificial intelligence to make final hiring decisions. Find our Candidate AI Usage guidelines here.

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and age. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. All Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Xplor is committed to fully including all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Xplor will take steps to ensure people with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us via [email protected]. 

We make it a priority to respond to every applicant.

Compensation: 150000 to 165000 (USD) (YEARLY)