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Senior Software Engineer

Xero
New ZealandNew Zealand
Full-time
Not Disclosed
Senior-Level

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You will lead the delivery of high-impact, customer-focused software solutions that directly shape the practice tools our partners rely on daily. Navigating ambiguity with ease, you will solve complex, open-ended problems with a strong sense of ownership, technical depth, and operational insight.

Driving cross-team initiatives, you will build alignment across disciplines and influence engineering direction through clear communication, data-informed decision-making, and constructive collaboration. Going beyond simply shipping what is asked, you will rethink workflows and use artificial intelligence to build genuinely new value and capability for the team.

The team / how they connect

You will join a collaborative engineering community dedicated to supercharging small businesses by connecting them with big business technology. Working closely with Lead and Principal Engineers, the team applies modern software delivery frameworks to improve system performance, reliability, and developer efficiency. Together, they champion agile practices and bring outside pattern-matching into our ecosystem to proactively solve high-stakes logic challenges.

The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on

  • Building full-stack features using React, Redux, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
  • Refactoring complex, monolithic systems, balancing legacy WebForms with modern distributed system architectures on AWS.
  • Reimagining everyday engineering workflows by researching, prototyping, and adopting real AI-assisted development tools.
  • Participating in an on-call roster and incident response to help ensure 24/7 product support and reliability.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

  • You bring deep technical expertise across C#, ASP.NET Core, modern frontend frameworks like React, and SQL Server data modelling.
  • Proven experience in building and implementing AI tools into production environments delivering real impact to the business/customers.
  • A proven background in the architecture, implementation, and refactoring of distributed systems using REST APIs on AWS is essential.
  • Your skillset includes solid experience with CI/CD concepts, automated tooling, and a passion for test-driven development principles.
  • Having a natural instinct to treat artificial intelligence as a tool to completely redesign workflows and create automated agents rather than just a personal productivity add-on will set you apart.
  • Experience building SDKs and internal libraries that enable other teams to seamlessly integrate with your products will be highly regarded.
  • An inclusive approach to mentoring and coaching, combined with a challenger voice comfortable with disagreeing early to help the team design better systems.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

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Xero is a cloud-based accounting software company that provides a comprehensive platform for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to manage their financial operations. Founded in 2006, Xero has revolutionized the way businesses handle their finances by offering a user-friendly and intuitive interface that allows for real-time tracking of expenses, invoices, and payments. With its robust features and seamless integration with various third-party applications, Xero has become a leading player in the accounting software industry. The company's focus on innovation, security, and customer support has earned it a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner for businesses looking to streamline their financial management processes. Xero's platform also provides valuable insights and analytics, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and drive growth. As a global company, Xero has a strong presence in various regions, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, and continues to expand its reach to cater to the evolving needs of the business community.

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