Senior Engineer solving engineering problems at scale and influencing architecture at Xero. Focusing on refactoring systems and enhancing developer experiences with scalable software.
Responsibilities
You will focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
By refactoring complex, monolithic systems and building high-quality, scalable software, your work ensures our platform remains robust and reliable for millions of global users.
As a senior member of the team, you will have the autonomy to make major code design decisions and contribute to global engineering standards.
You will balance technical excellence with mentorship, acting as a role model and coaching others through complex technical challenges to help them grow.
You will join a collaborative environment where engineers, product owners, and designers work together using agile and delivery practices to ship meaningful code.
The team prioritises continuous learning and mastery, frequently participating in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to maintain a high bar for technical craft.
Initially, you will focus on modernising systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures, and enhancing the developer experience through the maturation of CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices.
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.
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