Xero

Senior Engineer - Platform

Xero
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17 hours ago
Remote, Australia +3 moreSenior

Responsibilities

  • Build support systems and tooling for test environments so engineers can test changes without blockers.
  • Improve test-data readiness and enable frictionless testing across engineering teams.
  • Work with Golang services and infrastructure built with Terraform on AWS, including Kubernetes, EC2, and Lambda.
  • Contribute to initiatives that shorten feedback loops and increase engineering productivity.
  • Support the systems built by participating in an on-call rotation after onboarding.

Requirements

  • Experience in software engineering with platform or DevOps exposure, or infrastructure engineering with an understanding of software development.
  • Golang is preferred; strong experience with Java or .NET is also welcome.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to learn unfamiliar and legacy systems quickly and solve complex problems.
  • Clear communication skills, including collaboration across teams and presenting to leadership.

Benefits

  • Permanent role based in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.
  • Remote-first working culture with no set office days and flexibility to agree on a working balance with the manager and team.

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Xero

About Xero

5,001-10,000 employees

Xero builds cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and their advisors, covering invoicing, bank reconciliation, payroll, expenses, and reporting. It sells subscriptions and supports an extensive ecosystem of connected bank feeds and third‑party apps via APIs and an app marketplace. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, Xero is a public company dual‑listed on the NZX and ASX.

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