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Morrisville, North Carolina (Office), United States of America
Hybrid
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
At Xylem, we are united by a shared purpose: solving the world’s most critical water challenges through innovative, sustainable technology. As a Sr. Full Stack Developer, you will design and deliver end-to-end software solutions that help municipal water utilities in the U.S. and beyond operate more intelligently and effectively.
In this role, you will build modern front-end applications, scalable APIs, and cloud-native backend services that connect with data science models and large, complex datasets. You will shape user experiences that make sophisticated technical capabilities accessible and actionable for customers. This is an opportunity to apply your full stack expertise to meaningful, mission-driven work while collaborating on technologies that directly support smarter water management.
Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end software solutions, partnering across the development lifecycle from requirements definition through production release.
Build and enhance front-end applications, APIs, and mid-tier/backend services using modern frameworks, languages, and tools such as React, Svelte, Python, C++, and Docker.
Develop cloud-native solutions using AWS and infrastructure-as-code approaches, including services such as Lambda, EventBridge, ECR, and API Gateway.
Create scalable, maintainable, and well-documented code, and translate proof-of-concept scientific scripts and analytical workflows into production-ready applications.
Work with large and complex data environments, including geospatial, relational, and time-series databases, to support high-value customer use cases.
Contribute as a hands-on senior team member by solving complex technical problems, supporting continuous improvement, and quickly learning new tools and technologies as business needs evolve.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend, middle-tier, and/or frontend software development within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to build applications in both start-up-style and large-scale, high-performance environments.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, C/C++, Java, or Swift.
Experience with database technologies such as SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, or similar platforms.
Experience with one or more modern web frameworks, such as React, Angular, Vue, or Svelte.
Experience designing, building, or integrating RESTful web services.
Experience designing and deploying middleware services, RESTful APIs, and microservice-based architectures.
Experience with cloud and container technologies, especially AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Background in the physical sciences, geosciences, environmental engineering, or other domain areas aligned to water technology solutions.
Physical Demands
Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment; may require extended periods of sitting, typing, and viewing screens.
Work Environment
Primarily office or hybrid professional work environment with collaborative interaction across distributed teams.
Travel Requirements
Limited travel may be required based on business needs, team collaboration, or customer engagement.
Conclusion
This role is ideal for a senior software professional who wants to build impactful technology with modern tools while contributing to Xylem’s mission of advancing smart, sustainable water solutions. If you are energized by solving complex technical challenges and creating software that helps customers address real-world infrastructure needs, this opportunity offers both purpose and scale.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation