Engineer

Xero

Engineer delivering high-quality software to support small businesses at Xero. Collaborating across teams for technical excellence, mentoring others, and actively contributing to community success.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$131,800 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in backend development with languages such as C#, .NET, Java, or Go, while applying distributed systems concepts and ensuring data integrity through relational databases. Excels in collaboration, communication, and mentoring within an inclusive team culture to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement.

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Backend DevelopmentDistributed Systems ConceptsRelational DatabasesDevOps PracticesCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

C#.NETJavaGoDistributed SystemsRelational DatabasesACID PrinciplesAutomated TestingContinuous IntegrationArtificial Intelligence Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringEmpathyClear CommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Technical ExcellenceDeveloper EfficiencyStakeholder ManagementContinuous ImprovementTeam Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoJava.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality, impactful software that aligns with team and business goals, focusing on customer needs and outcomes.
Identify and solve complex, ambiguous problems independently, producing robust, high-quality, and scalable software.
Collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence and developer efficiency.
Ensure stakeholders are well-informed and aligned through clear communication.
Foster an inclusive team culture by mentoring others and sharing feedback with empathy.
Actively participate in planning, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts for the broader Xero community.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient backend development experience with one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Java, or Go.
A solid understanding of distributed systems concepts, including service-to-service communication, eventual consistency, and resilience patterns.
Practical experience working with relational databases where transactional data integrity and ACID principles are critical.
Familiar working knowledge of modern DevOps practices, automated testing, and continuous integration pipelines.
Interest in utilizing modern artificial intelligence tools to enhance personal productivity and streamline engineering workflows.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the capacity to manage internal stakeholders like a technical product partner.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs.
Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
Wellbeing days.
Generous leave.
Dedicated professional development budgets.