Senior Engineer

Summary

Join Xero as a Senior Software Engineer and play a crucial role in integrating analytics tools into our ecosystem. You will build reliable, scalable solutions, lead by example, mentor team members, and drive improvements in team workflows. This hands-on role requires experience in software development, a deep understanding of the development lifecycle, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively. Xero offers a collaborative and inclusive culture with generous paid leave, health insurance, life insurance, income protection, wellbeing programs, parental leave, an Employee Share Plan, flexible working, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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