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Xero

Lead Engineer – Syft

Xero

Lead Engineer in Xero engineering team shaping software delivery and team mentoring while collaborating across teams. Focused on architectural challenges and fostering technical capability.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing secure, scalable distributed systems and managing software at scale, particularly with Node.js and AWS. Emphasizes a collaborative approach to problem-solving and a commitment to coaching and mentoring engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Node.js ProficiencyAWS ManagementDistributed Systems DesignCoaching And MentoringIncident Response Leadership

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Hard Skills
Distributed Systems DesignNode.js ProficiencyAWS Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative Problem-SolvingGrowth Mindset

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSDistributed SystemsJavaScriptNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with peers across Xero to deliver software to customers
  • Shape technical direction and tackle architectural challenges
  • Support team growth in technical capability
  • Coordinate closely with team members on technical designs
  • Focus on building and managing software to solve complex problems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Expertise in designing secure, scalable distributed systems
  • Experience in managing software at scale with proficiency in Node.js and AWS
  • Background in coaching and mentoring engineers
  • Strong communication skills
  • Growth mindset for continuous learning and sharing technical knowledge
  • Ability to lead incident responses and resolve failure patterns
  • Collaborative approach to problem-solving

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working environment designed to support collaboration and balance
  • Opportunity to work hybrid from modern office spaces