Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xero is seeking a Lead Engineer to solve engineering problems at scale and influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems. The role focuses on modernizing monolithic systems, building scalable software, improving developer experience, making major code design decisions, and mentoring engineers.
Responsibilities
- Modernizing systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures
- Enhancing the developer experience through the maturation of CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices
- Building and maintaining a diverse tech stack that includes C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes
- Developing and implementing technical solution designs that align with long-term engineering frameworks
Skills
- This position is open to remote applicants based within Washington State
- Working within the Pacific time zone helps align our schedules for essential catch-ups
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship
- Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments), with strong fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies (we're tech-stack agnostic)
- You bring a growth mindset and a passion for proactively maintaining and sharing technical knowledge with your peers
- A background in designing and building high-quality software within a range of languages and tools is essential
- You possess the ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning
- Experience with modern engineering practices like automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery is key to your success
- You enjoy mentoring other engineers and helping them grow their technical skills through supportive coaching
- A deep care for technical excellence and a drive to solve large-scale engineering challenges motivates your daily work
Benefits
- Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs.
- You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance.
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and 21 days PTO, 10 days of Wellbeing leave, 5 days of Xtra Leave, 1 volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, paid parental leave.
- Remote work within Washington State.
- Flexible balance between remote focus and in-person connection during team alignment days and local hub events.
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