Senior Engineer

Summary

Join Xero as a Senior Software Engineer and play a crucial role in building reliable, scalable solutions by integrating analytics tools into our ecosystem. You will deliver impactful projects, lead by example, support team growth, drive improvement, and foster collaboration. This hands-on role requires proficiency in .NET and React, experience in delivering high-quality software at scale, and a deep understanding of the full development lifecycle. You will mentor engineers, contribute to application design, and ensure code quality. Xero offers generous paid leave, health insurance, life insurance, income protection, wellbeing programs, parental leave, an Employee Share Plan, flexible working, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Proficiency in .NET and React is essential, as these will be core technologies in your day-to-day work
• Previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions at scale
• Deep understanding of the full development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
• Experience auditing codebases to maintain high standards for security, scalability, and testability, while ensuring code changes are manageable and efficient
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, including engineers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Skilled in contributing to or facilitating discussions on application design and implementation, with a focus on scaling products effectively
• Demonstrated ability to guide and mentor engineers, fostering growth and excellence within the team while embodying Xero's values

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful projects: Take ownership of semi-annual/annual outcomes, ensuring successful delivery while improving team effectiveness
• Lead by example: Act as a role model for engineering excellence, promoting best practices and guiding the team in adopting effective processes
• Support team growth: Provide mentorship and technical guidance, helping teammates develop their skills and grow professionally
• Drive improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to team workflows, ensuring scalable and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions
• Foster collaboration: Build strong, productive relationships with cross-functional teams to align efforts and achieve shared goals

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with designing and building modern engineering stacks, with exposure to platforms like AWS or GCP being highly beneficial

Benefits

• Very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!)
• Dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing
• An Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Wellbeing and sports programmes
• Employee resource groups
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• An Employee Share Plan
• Beautiful offices
• Flexible working
• Career development