Senior Backend Engineer, Apps, Pleasanton, CA

Company: Xops
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

XOPS is a fast-growing startup building the future of observability and automation for IT operations. Our platform unifies complex system data to deliver visibility, control, and intelligent workflows across the enterprise, empowering IT teams to manage the entire employee technology lifecycle with precision. As industries embrace AI to automate cars, rockets, and even farming, IT operations remain stuck in the past, reliant on spreadsheets and manual processes. We believe it is time for a change.At XOPS, we are pioneering autonomous IT operations, freeing teams from tedious tasks and elevating them into strategic leadership roles. Our mission is to drive operational excellence, financial stewardship, and security across the enterprise, while transforming the employee experience. We are just getting started, and we are looking for exceptional teammates to help shape the future.XperiencOps Inc. is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our innovative development team. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in back-end technologies to design and implement outstanding software solutions that align with our business goals. You possess advanced skills in creating and implementing serverless architectures capable of effectively managing Backend Systems with complex processing needs, all while maintaining strong resilience and throughput.The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud-based serverless frameworks and possess the ability to create scalable systems that maintain performance and reliability under varying loads. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to work on user facing applications and associated backend modules, design and develop , and build scalable solutions.Join us in our mission to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of technology.Responsibilities:

• Full Stack Development: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of end-to-end solutions across our platform, utilizing modern frameworks and technologies.
• Agile Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to contribute to the complete software development lifecycle.
• API Integration: Develop and manage APIs that facilitate seamless communication between client-side applications and back-end services.
• Backend Design & Architecture: Optimize and maintain data model and databases, focusing on performance and data retrieval efficiency.
• Code Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and reliability of data platform through rigorous testing and validation.
• Technical Leadership: Promote and champion a robust engineering culture that emphasizes quality, innovation, and accountability. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior backend engineers.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to design decisions, architecture, and codebases.
  • 7+ years of backend engineer experience using Python and Typescript.
  • 5+ years of experience in design and develop API driven backend systems. Experience with AWS Serverless technologies and GraphQL is a plus.
  • Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies (e.g., MySQL, DynamoDB) and data modeling.
  • Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and data analysis methods.
  • Passionate about building data products, ability to learn new domains and business models.
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to work on complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.
    • Familiarity with the dynamics of early-stage startups.
    • Skilled at adapting to shifting priorities and effectively planning projects in dynamic environments.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $175,000 - $214,000 USD. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.
      • Competitive Compensation: Salary, Equity, and 401K
      • Comprehensive Vision, Dental, and Healthcare plans
      • Discretionary Time off Policy (If you need time off, take time off!)
      • 11 Company-paid Holidays
      • Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days in office/2 days remote
      • A chance to be part of a rapidly growing startup and make a real impact!
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