Lead Engineer - Ecosystem

Xero is seeking a Lead Engineer (Tech Lead) to join their product team. This hands-on role combines technical decision-making with strategic thinking. You'll support the team by providing guidance on delivery, testing, and performance practices. The position offers growth opportunities towards Principal Engineer or Architecture roles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Engineering)
• Using latest engineering and software delivery practices at scale
• Supporting personal growth through training and development resources
• Opportunity to become AWS certified
• Involvement in mentorship programs and various employee resource groups

Tech stack typically includes:

• Microservices written in C# on .NET
• AWS services
• Docker containers orchestrated by Kubernetes
• SPAs written in React with TypeScript
• Automated CI/CD pipeline
• Industry-leading monitoring, alerting, tracing, and logging tools

Xero offers excellent benefits:

• Generous paid leave
• Dedicated leave for physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free medical insurance
• Wellbeing and sports programs
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities

Xero values diversity, inclusion, and a #challenge mindset. They encourage applications from all backgrounds, even if you don't meet every requirement. The company is NZ Immigration Accredited and Rainbow Tick certified.