Senior Backend Developer

Xensam AB; Solna kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks and snacks

Office massages

Annual destination trip if sales targets are met

Job summary

Xensam AB, based in Solna, Sweden, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop backend services for their AI-powered platform. You will work on scalable systems using Rust and collaborate with multiple teams to enhance product performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive backend development experience and a strong foundation in software engineering principles. The company promotes a supportive culture with great benefits including office amenities and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in backend software development.
• Strong experience in building production systems with Rust.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and backend architecture.
• Experience in building scalable and secure services.
• Strong skills in software testing and version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Rust.
• Build scalable and reliable systems to support business growth.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction.
• Improve system performance and maintainability.
• Support and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Backend software development

Rust programming

Distributed systems

APIs and backend architecture

Software engineering principles

Relational databases

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving skills

English communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

Cloud platforms

Containerized environments

Job description

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.