Senior Software Engineer

The role / impact

As a Senior Engineer at Xero, you will play a pivotal part in the Xero Practice Hub (XPH) by taking ownership of the client list and the supporting API. Your work ensures that our users have a seamless and reliable experience, directly influencing how they interact with our platform daily.

You will focus on the architecture and implementation of distributed systems, refactoring complex components to ensure technical excellence and scalability. By making major code design decisions and proactively monitoring system health, you will help maintain the high standards of quality and stability that our customers depend on.

The team / how they connect

The Kewpie team is a collaborative group of six engineers spread across multiple locations in Australia and New Zealand. Because of this geographical spread, the team primarily connects online to stay aligned, but they value in-person connection and gather together two or three times a year.

The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on

• Full stack development utilizing a React front end for lists and widgets alongside API and replication architecture.

• The XPH client list and Practice Insights API, which is built on a replicated data store.

• Continuous improvement of system stability and proactive health monitoring.

• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Where and how you can work

This role is based in New Zealand, with the team currently distributed across several locations. You will have the flexibility to work in a hybrid way that suits your lifestyle, while connecting virtually with your colleagues across the region.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

• You bring a wealth of experience in .NET technical skills and a deep commitment to software quality.

• A background in React and front-end development would be highly desirable to help us enhance our widgets and client lists.

• You possess a natural ability to coach and mentor others, sharing your knowledge to help the whole team grow.

• Your knack for technical writing means you can clearly document system and architectural designs for the rest of the engineering community.

• You are driven by solving complex problems at scale and enjoy having the autonomy to influence technical solution designs.

• You keep the customer experience at the top of mind ensuring that your products are highly available, secure and meet non functional requirements and expectations

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.