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Senior Engineer

Xero makes running a business beautiful by providing efficient technology solutions for small businesses, connecting them with enterprise technology.
Wellington, New ZealandAuckland, New Zealand
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Senior Engineer

Xero is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Payroll Engineering team, offering a unique opportunity to impact small business success globally. The role combines technical excellence with leadership, focusing on building scalable software solutions that make business management beautiful. As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining Xero's suite of products, working with modern technologies like C#, .NET, Docker, and Kubernetes in a cloud environment. The position offers a blend of hands-on coding, mentorship, and technical leadership opportunities. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and quality-first approaches. The role comes with exceptional benefits, including generous leave policies, comprehensive healthcare, and significant professional development opportunities. This position is perfect for experienced engineers who want to combine technical expertise with the opportunity to mentor others while working on impactful solutions that serve millions of small businesses worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Engineer

  • Create and deliver high-quality and scalable software
  • Design and perform sophisticated testing activities
  • Resolve development and production issues
  • Contribute to engineering standards and frameworks
  • Champion automation of delivery processes
  • Coach and mentor team members
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Participate in interviews and recruitment processes

Requirements For Senior Engineer

Kubernetes
  • Expertise in C#, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
  • Ability to debug across the entire technology stack
  • Proficiency in distributed systems architecture and implementation
  • Experience with CI/CD concepts and tooling
  • Strong advocate of TDD and automated tooling
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Interest in AI tools such as CoPilot and Windsurf

Benefits For Senior Engineer

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Generous paid leave
  • Dedicated physical and mental wellbeing leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free medical insurance
  • Wellbeing and sports programmes
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Flexible working
  • Career development

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