Xplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life. Through modern vertical software, embedded payments, and AI-powered capabilities, we help businesses in fitness, recreation, golf and club, field services, laundry, education, and other membership-based and service-based industries simplify operations, uncover insights, and elevate customer and member experiences.
Job DescriptionAbout the opportunity
Join our Embedded Payments team as a Full Stack Software Engineer and make a real impact every day. We say that because we know that every conversation we have, every line of code we write, and every interface we design is another opportunity for us to elevate everyday life experiences for our customers and the people and communities they serve.
Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, you'll help build and scale our cloud-native payment orchestration platform that processes significant transaction volume across multiple Xplor brands.
You are passionate about building scalable systems and great user experiences while maintaining software development best practices. You write code that is thoughtful end-to-end — from the API contract down to the database, and from the data model up through the UI. You're comfortable owning features across the stack and collaborating closely with backend, frontend, QA, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality software.
Our Tech Stack
- Frontend: React (Vite), MUI, JavaScript
- Testing: Jest, ESLint, Prettier, Storybook, Playwright, K6
- Backend: Node.js, AWS (ECS, RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Lambda, Cognito, SQS, EventBridge)
- DevOps: Bitbucket Pipelines, Terraform
- Payments: Worldpay, Stripe, Apple Pay / Google Pay
Responsibilities & Duties
- Execute the full software development lifecycle across both backend services and frontend interfaces
- Design and build well-tested, well-documented features that span APIs, data models, and UI
- Produce technical specifications and assess operational feasibility for new payments features
- Integrate components into cohesive, production-ready systems with appropriate observability
- Contribute to verification plans, quality assurance procedures, and deployment guardrails
- Maintain and improve existing functionality, including documentation
- Participate in deployment planning, on-call rotations, and incident response as part of running a payments platform
- Use AI-assisted development tools effectively to improve velocity without compromising quality
- Stay current with platform updates, security practices, and PCI compliance requirements
What would make you a good candidate?
We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever-evolving and complex environment. We are inspired by meeting big-picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do.
You'll need:
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent
- Strong Node.js experience and demonstrated ability to ship production backend services
- Experience building React-based frontends that consume RESTful APIs
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and clear understanding of separation of concerns in service design
- Hands-on experience with AWS or a comparable cloud platform
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar)
- Proficiency with Git, agile delivery (Scrum preferred), and testing frameworks like Jest
- Fluency with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) and an articulate point of view on where they help and where they don't
- Comfortable working on a 100% remote team and able to operate independently within an agile group
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience building or operating payments systems — payment orchestration, tokenization, acquirer integrations (Worldpay, Stripe, Adyen, Finix, Basis Theory), or PCI-compliant environments
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures (SQS, EventBridge, Kafka)
- Exposure to observability tooling (SigNoz, Grafana, Datadog, etc.)
- Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform)
At Xplor, we believe that the best innovation and ideas happen at the intersections of our differences - people of diverse cultures, generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. So even if you think you do not tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply.
The average base salary pay range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000
Fully remote option, U.S.-based (excluding Hawaii and Alaska). Preference for candidates in the Kansas City region
Additional InformationValues 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 United States. This applies to remote roles too, as we can only employ people who reside within the US. 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.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Computer Science or Engineering degree, or equivalent experience
- Strong Node.js experience and ability to ship production backend services
- Experience building React-based frontends consuming RESTful APIs
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Working knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
- Understanding of separation of concerns in service design
- Hands-on experience with AWS or a comparable cloud platform
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Bitbucket Pipelines or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency with Git and agile delivery, preferably Scrum
- Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest
- Fluency with AI-assisted development tools and ability to articulate appropriate use cases
- Ability to work independently on a 100% remote team within an agile group
- Experience building or operating payment systems, payment orchestration, tokenization, acquirer integrations, or PCI-compliant environments
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures such as SQS, EventBridge, or Kafka
- Exposure to observability tools such as SigNoz, Grafana, or Datadog
- Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform
Xplor Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Xplor Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Xplor Technologies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options appear broad, with generous PTO and paid sick days frequently highlighted as a notable part of the overall package. Paid volunteer time and bereavement leave add additional time-off breadth beyond standard vacation policies.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, including a 401(k) match that is described with a clear match formula. Eligibility for performance bonuses and mentions of equity/pension options further contribute to perceived long-term value for some roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, alongside U.S.-specific supports like an FSA. Mental health support through an employee assistance program and wellness programs strengthen the overall health-and-wellbeing offering.
Xplor Technologies Insights
What We Do
WHAT WE DO At Xplor, we build easy-to-use technology for the businesses that make up everyday life – whether booking a gym session, dropping the kids at daycare, registering for a community center class, fixing your furnace, or playing 18 holes on Saturday. That’s what people expect in the experience age – and why more than 130,000 businesses across 72+ countries use our integrated software and embedded payment solutions to attract, connect, engage, and retain their customers. Our platform processes $47 billion in payments annually because we've made it simple for businesses to get paid, manage their operations, and focus on what they do best: serving their customers. WHY JOIN XPLOR? • Work that has real-world impact: What we build helps businesses serve customers more effectively, and adapt as their businesses grow. When our customers succeed, everyday life works better for millions of people around the world. • Technology with purpose: We build technology for real operators solving real-world problems. That means designing products that fit how businesses actually work, helping customers make better decisions, and creating tools that improve both operations and the experiences they deliver. • A portfolio with breadth and depth: Our teams support a diverse set of industries, including fitness and leisure, golf and club, recreation, field services, garment care, education, and payments. That means the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges across multiple markets, while contributing to one shared company vision. OUR VALUES Our values shape how we lead, how we make decisions, and how we work every day. • Find a better way: We challenge outdated processes, improve the way we work, and look for smarter solutions. We bring ideas, not just problems, and stay open to better ways forward. • Do the right thing: We act with integrity, make ethical decisions, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We own mistakes quickly, learn from them, and apply our principles consistently. • Say it straight: We communicate clearly, and with respect. We share context, not just outcomes, give timely feedback, and speak up early when something needs attention. • Win together: We work across teams and functions with trust and shared purpose. We seek input early, assume positive intent, and celebrate success together. • Own the outcome: We take responsibility for results. We follow through, solve problems, and step in when something needs to be fixed.
Why Work With Us
At Xplor, you get room to grow, work that has real impact, and a team where you can bring your whole self. In return, we ask you to put people first, innovate fearlessly, and aim high. Be part of a global community built to help you – and the businesses we serve – thrive.
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