Team Lead - Data Engineering (DevOps)

The role / impact

As a Team Lead for Data Engineering, you will guide a talented group of engineers within our Marketing Data Science, Analytics & Insights team. Your work is central to building robust, reusable, and optimised data pipelines that allow Xero to leverage large and complex datasets effectively.

You will take ownership of the data architecture and processes that enable our organization to consume information in the most impactful way. By leading with a people-centered approach, you ensure the team delivers on technical goals while fostering a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated.

The team / how they connect

The Marketing Data Science team provisions the pipelines and solutions that enable Xero to deliver on its global data and analytics strategy. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and product owners to ensure they have the high-quality data required to make informed decisions. This role acts as a bridge, liaising with architecture, security, and marketing stakeholders to ensure every delivery is supported by the correct technical implementation.

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

• Scaling and maintaining cloud infrastructure using a stack that includes Snowflake, dbt, Python, and AWS services like Lambda, SQS, and Glue.

• Implementing and refining CI/CD processes using tools such as Teamcity, GitHub Actions, or Terraform to ensure seamless delivery.

• Orchestrating complex data workflows with Apache Airflow or Prefect while managing containerised environments through Docker and Kubernetes.

• Driving continuous improvements to data quality procedures and monitoring to support emerging ML and AI use cases.

Where and how you can work

At Xero, we support a hybrid working model that balances the flexibility of remote work with the connection of in-office collaboration. You will have access to our modern office spaces and participate in boost days designed to bring teams together. Specific expectations regarding office frequency and location can be discussed during the interview process to ensure they align with your needs and the team's requirements.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

• You bring a proactive leadership style that keeps a technical team motivated towards continuous learning and high-quality delivery.

• Your background includes proficiency in rolling out cloud infrastructure and working with infrastructure as code utilities like Terraform or Cloudformation.

• You possess the ability to translate complex business requirements from various stakeholders into technical data solutions.

• Experience with SQL and data warehousing tools like Snowflake or dbt allows you to guide the team in building scalable data architectures.

• You have a solution-focused mindset with an eye for detail, particularly when managing incident responses or service requests.

• Your communication style is clear and concise, enabling you to produce quality technical documentation and collaborate across diverse departments.

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.