Lead Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering - Observability

Xero, a company dedicated to empowering businesses through automation and data insights, is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Observability team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building and maintaining robust observability systems across Xero's platform. The position requires expertise in modern SRE principles, observability practices, and the ability to mentor other engineers.

The role involves designing and implementing observability solutions, with a particular focus on Open Telemetry adoption and reducing operational toil. You'll work closely with product teams to enhance system reliability and observability, while providing technical mentorship to help grow the team's capabilities. The position offers a blend of strategic planning and hands-on technical work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both leadership and engineering challenges.

Xero offers an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, generous parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The company culture emphasizes work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking both technical challenges and a supportive environment. This role presents an opportunity to shape the future of observability practices at a growing enterprise SaaS company while working with modern technologies and practices.