As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of engineering sophisticated, large-scale data solutions that enable informed decision-making across Xero. You will design and evolve multi-layered data models on Snowflake, ensuring performance and reliability for the enterprise data warehouse and standardised business models that thousands of internal users rely on.
This role is about more than just technical expertise; you will be a key contributor to developing new data capabilities and services while enhancing existing solutions. Your work will bridge the gap between ingestion and business-friendly dimensions, collaborating directly with teams in Finance, Product, and Revenue Operations to unlock self-serve and AI-driven analytics.
The team / how they connectYou will join the Dataverse pod, a specialised group of 15 within the wider Data Platforms and Engineering organisation. The team is responsible for building foundational data models to support company-wide reporting needs, operating in a collaborative environment with colleagues primarily based in New Zealand.
The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus onEngineering robust data pipelines and processes using dbt and Snowflake to support complex analytics.
Automating workflows and managing infrastructure with Python, DevOps patterns, and Terraform.
Bringing new data sources into the warehouse and standardising patterns to retire legacy reporting platforms.
Responding to incidents and providing pragmatic support to keep critical analytics running smoothly.
This is a fixed-term position until 12th October, based in New Zealand. We offer a hybrid working arrangement that balances the flexibility of remote work with purposeful "boost days" in the office to foster connection and collaboration.
Here are some of the things we are looking forYou bring deep expertise in designing data pipelines and engineering processes for large-scale data sets.
Your toolkit includes a strong software engineering mindset with proficiency in Python and SQL to automate CI/CD pipelines.
You possess a thorough understanding of data modelling and dimensional modelling techniques.
Practical experience with modern tools such as Terraform and Jenkins helps you build reliable infrastructure.
You have a natural ability to gather requirements from business owners and translate them into technical documentation.
A solution-focused approach allows you to remain diligent and self-organised when tackling complex data problems.
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 small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.
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Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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