Xero

Actively Hiring

Senior Software Engineer

Vancouver, Canada

Full time

Role Overview

You will focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems.

About Xero

Xero is a global software company offering cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Modernize systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures

Enhance the developer experience through the maturation of CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices

Build and maintain a diverse tech stack that includes C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes

Develop and implement technical solution designs that align with long-term engineering frameworks

Mentor other engineers and help them grow their technical skills through supportive coaching

Requirements & Eligibility

Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments)
A background in designing and building high-quality software within a range of languages and tools is essential
Ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning
Experience with modern engineering practices like automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery
Passion for proactively maintaining and sharing technical knowledge with your peers

Required Skills & Tech

C#.NetReactAWSKubernetesCI/CDTDDAgile