Senior Engineer - DevOps

Xero, a leading cloud-based accounting software company, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their Platform-as-a-Service Database team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on creating and maintaining a robust data platform that provides Xero product teams with highly available databases in an automated fashion. As part of a cross-functional agile infrastructure development team, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining production database infrastructure, troubleshooting performance issues, and developing automation tools.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in DevOps practices, SQL, Terraform, Octopus Deploy, and AWS. You'll be working in a flexible environment where you can tackle complex engineering challenges with creative solutions. The role involves direct customer engagement, development of continuous delivery pipelines, and implementation of infrastructure-as-code solutions.

Xero offers an impressive benefits package including generous paid leave, comprehensive health benefits, and an inclusive culture that values diversity. The company provides a supportive environment for career growth and development, with opportunities to work on meaningful projects that impact small businesses globally. Whether you're based in Auckland or Wellington, you'll have the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements while contributing to a platform that helps businesses thrive.

The role requires participation in on-call rotations and incident resolution, making it perfect for someone who enjoys both building robust systems and ensuring their reliability. You'll be part of a company that's committed to innovation and making a positive impact on the global economy through better business tools.