Senior Engineer

Xero

Senior Engineer focused on modernizing systems and enhancing the developer experience at Xero. Collaborating in a hybrid environment to ensure platform robustness for global users.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$155,000 - CA$205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable distributed systems, with a strong focus on modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies. Proven ability to lead technical solution designs and mentor engineers to enhance their skills.

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Distributed Systems DesignC# DevelopmentAWS Cloud ServicesAgile MethodologiesTechnical Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureAutomated TestingRefactoringTechnical Solution Design

Soft Skills

Collaborative Problem SolvingCoachingTechnical Excellence

Tools & Technologies

.NetReactKubernetesCI/CD Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Availability EnvironmentsLarge-Scale SystemsEngineering Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsKubernetesReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
Refactor complex, monolithic systems and build high-quality, scalable software to ensure robustness for millions of global users.
Join a collaborative environment where engineers, product owners, and designers work together using agile practices.
Modernizing systems by refactoring components into distributed architectures.
Enhance developer experience through CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices.
Build and maintain a tech stack that includes C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Develop and implement technical solution designs aligned with long-term engineering frameworks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments).
Strong fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies.
A background in designing and building high-quality software within a range of languages and tools is essential.
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.
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

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
Xero Perks: Inside Xero Explore our full suite of benefits, from wellbeing initiatives to professional development.
Variable Pay: Eligibility commissions or equity based on role and performance.