Lead Engineer solving engineering problems at scale for Xero. Focus on architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
Responsibilities
Focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
Refactor complex, monolithic systems and build high-quality, scalable software to ensure platform robustness and reliability.
Make major code design decisions and contribute to global engineering standards with technical excellence and mentorship.
Join a collaborative environment working with engineers, product owners, and designers using agile and delivery practices.
Modernise systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures.
Enhance the developer experience through maturation of CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices.
Build and maintain a diverse tech stack that includes C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Requirements
Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments), with strong fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies (we’re tech-stack agnostic).
You bring a growth mindset and a passion for proactively maintaining and sharing technical knowledge with your peers.
A background in designing and building high-quality software within a range of languages and tools is essential.
You possess the ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning.
Experience with modern engineering practices like automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery is key to your success.
You enjoy mentoring other engineers and helping them grow their technical skills through supportive coaching.
A deep care for technical excellence and a drive to solve large-scale engineering challenges motivates your daily work.
Benefits
Variable Pay: Eligibility commissions or equity based on role and performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
Xero Perks: __Inside Xero__ Explore our full suite of benefits, from wellbeing initiatives to professional development.
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