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IT Systems Engineer (Currently In Evaluation Stage)
Join XOL’s mission to revolutionise how people design their homes using AI, creativity, and data. You’ll work on something meaningful, flexible, and built to last.
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IT Systems Engineer
Your Mission:
To set up, secure, and maintain the cloud infrastructure for the XOL Product Data Bank, including virtual private servers, backups, failover systems, monitoring tools, and routine maintenance. You will ensure that our internal tools, APIs, and plugin services run in a secure, redundant, and scalable environment — without dependency on third-party SaaS platforms.
This role is critical to ensuring that our infrastructure is robust, self-reliant, and optimised for a multi-vendor, high-frequency product enrichment operation.
Skills & Experience
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Experience with failover configurations, security hardening, and automated backups
Familiarity with infrastructure tools like Docker, NGINX, UFW, and monitoring dashboards
Knowledge of domain routing, DNS setup, and HTTPS/SSL management
Previous experience in DevOps or systems administration roles
Strong documentation habits for all configurations and updates
Key Responsibilities
Configure and manage DNS, firewalls, and uptime monitoring
Ensure proper deployment environments for the plugin and APIs
Handle periodic maintenance, OS updates, and security patches
Prepare the infrastructure to support future API licensing and data sync expansion
Collaborate with the Backend Developer and Project Manager to plan infrastructure timelines
Team You'll Be Working With
Backend Developer
Project Manager
Technical Writer & Admin
XOL founders
What We're Looking For
You work independently but document your setup for team clarity
You’re security-conscious and methodical
You thrive in a lean, fast-moving team environment
You want to be part of something future-proof and vendor-focused
In Your Application, Tell Us:
What you like about XOL and why you want to join
Any screenshots or documentation of past server setups
Your estimated availability per week (Sept–March)
Your expected hourly rate or project-based compensation
Note: If you believe you are a good fit for more than one of our open roles, feel free to apply for multiple positions. Just make sure to explain how you plan to balance the responsibilities and timelines across them.
Deadline & Start Date
Apply By:
Start Date:
Why Join XOL?
You won’t just be working on a project — you’ll be part of a movement to eliminate redundant effort, empower local vendors, and deliver enriched product data at scale.
Whether you’re a developer, designer, or data expert, your work will have a direct impact on how thousands of products are structured, discovered, and sold.
This is your chance to work:
On a meaningful, funded project
With a lean, driven team that values results over fluff
On real technology solving real problems
We care about quality, ownership, and making a difference.
If that sounds like your kind of mission — we’d love to hear from you.
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Past Opportunities
XOL is now entering its second phase
– focused on AI and AR innovation –
to transform how products are enriched, published, and experienced. We’re assembling a lean, talented team to build the tools and workflows that will shape the future of home & lifestyle commerce.