Sr Software Developer
Xylem
Posted
Jun 02, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Modernize and enhance legacy PHP and Perl applications while contributing to ongoing maintenance.
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that support data workflows and internal tools.
- Build AI agents and automation capabilities that improve data accessibility and accelerate decision-making.
- Develop backend components, scripting, and internal tooling using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, PHP, Perl).
Impact
The difference you'll make
By modernizing critical business applications and building intelligent automation tools, this role directly supports Xylem's mission to solve water challenges through innovative technology, enabling more efficient water usage, conservation, and reuse.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering.
- Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy applications, including PHP and/or Perl.
- Proficiency in backend development using languages such as Python, Go, Java, PHP, Perl, or comparable technologies.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Join a Fortune 500 global water solutions company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries. Benefits include a paid Volunteer Program (Xylem Watermark), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and an inclusive work environment. Salary not specified.
About
Inside Xylem
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water technology company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and solving the world's most critical water challenges through innovative solutions, smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics.