Senior Software Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Auckland
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software
At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Xero, you will enhance reporting products, modernize platforms, and contribute to full-stack SaaS development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join the team focused on elevating Xero's reporting products to provide clear, actionable insights for small businesses and their advisors. You will contribute to a modern engineering culture by applying strong system design and fundamental engineering skills to build and operate full-stack SaaS systems at scale.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on hundreds of thousands of Xero subscribers and their advisors. You will take ownership of technical initiatives, raise the bar for code quality, and help decompose complex problems, leading to measurable outcomes through cross-functional partnership with Product and Design.

The team & how they connect


Off-the-Charts is a product pod within the Small Business' Reporting and Insights stream. The team is composed of a technical lead, senior engineers, and intermediate engineers, working collaboratively to improve Xero's reporting products. This is an inclusive team culture with flexible working arrangements that values continuous learning, strong code review, and data-informed decision-making.

The team is currently working on

  • You will be contributing to Xero's commitment to providing best-in-market reporting that simplifies complex data, empowering customers and advisors to make meaningful, timely, and accurate business decisions.

  • The team is focused on modernising the reporting platform, which involves migrating components from a hybrid .Net Framework.

  • While the team operates as full-stack developers, there is upcoming work with a specific front-end focus, utilising React and XUI.

  • You will be immersed in modern engineering practices, including CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and strong code review culture.

Where and how you can work

This position is based in New Zealand, open to remote work across the country. The team offers flexible working arrangements.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

  • You will bring deep technical skill in building and operating full-stack SaaS systems.

  • You demonstrate strong competency in system design for distributed services, including APIs, data modelling, performance, and security.

  • You possess expert proficiency in C# or JavaScript/TypeScript, coupled with a willingness to master new languages.

  • Your communication is clear and you can translate complex technical trade-offs for both engineers and non-technical partners.

  • You champion an ownership mindset with a bias for action, consistently striving for excellence in code quality and operations.

  • You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, decomposing complex problems, and proactively driving alignment to deliver solutions.

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.

Top Skills

.Net
C#
Ci/Cd
JavaScript
React
Typescript

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The Company
HQ: Wellington
4,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

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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