Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive.

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

Data Reliability Engineering

The Data Reliability Engineering team is passionate about building reliable and efficient software. We provide real time support to Xero’s customer facing applications and now, as we scale up Xero’s data platforms, have started developing world class tooling too.

About the role:

We are looking for a Senior Engineer in Australia with a focus in Data Engineering to join us in tackling the unique challenges of working at Xero’s worldwide scale.

We are looking for candidates currently based in Australia who would like to work in one of our offices (Melbourne or Canberra) or fully remote.

You will apply your skills to understand and address the challenges faced by our customers, and to drive the development of applications and tools that improve the scalability and performance of Xero as a whole. We are looking for people who relish the chance to help grow those around them, through constructive input into architectural decisions and technical guidance & mentoring to other developers.

If you enjoy flexibility in the way you work, and diving into difficult engineering problems while having the freedom to solve them creatively, this is the role for you.

What you'll bring with you:

C#, .net, Postgres, SQL, AWS
Self-awareness and growth mindset
Openness to learning from failure
Honesty, transparency and encouraging of feedback
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer and product focus
Commitment to supporting an inclusive culture and upholding Xero’s values

Lots of perks, some of which include:

28 days of leave each year (annual leave, xtra leave, holiday leave), plus 10 days of Wellbeing leave and 1 day to volunteer in your community. You will also have the option to purchase up to 10 days of Lifestyle leave.
26 weeks parental leave payments, Xero 'top-ups' your base salary up to maximum of 100%. Available from your first day.
Subsidised medical, life, income and trauma insurance for all permanent employees.
Employee Share Plan - own a piece of Xero!
Great culture and flexible work environment - hybrid and remote options with modern, ergonomic, sit to stand workstations, unwind at weekly Xero socials, fresh fruit, fizzy drinks, barista quality coffee, casual dress and more!
Save those hard earned dollars by paying for selected items before tax through LeasePlan
Check out all the employee benefits, discounts, and perks in one place with our Xero Crew app

Why Xero?

At Xero we support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your work, your life and your passions. We offer a great remuneration package including shares plus a range of leave options to suit your well-being. Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development and you’ll get to work with the latest technology.

Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. Our goal is to make sure you feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.

At Xero we embrace diversity and inclusion and value a #challenge mindset. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.

Senior Engineer - Data Reliability

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