The role You will collaborate with peers across Xero to create and deliver software to our customers.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
By modelling engineering excellence, you will support your team to grow their technical capability, improve development practices, and tackle open-ended architectural challenges.Your work will directly shape the technical direction of the product group, breaking down silos and driving multi-year product or platform goals.
Through data-driven decisions and smart simplification of complex systems, you will help solve customer problems effectively and release value early.The team This cross-functional engineering team focuses on building and managing software that solves complex problems at scale.
Working in a collaborative and safe environment, team members coordinate closely to align technical designs with broader architectural standards.
Together, they foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, and feedback to deliver high-quality outcomes.The team is currently working onThe Syft UK pod is working on high-impact reporting and insights engineering across Xero.
Current work includes Budgets API and Reporting integration, the Benchmarking rebuild, and resilience improvements to the Syft-X API as demand grows from both customer-facing experiences and internal consumers.As a Lead Engineer, you’ll be a hands-on technical leader: setting direction, supporting engineers to deliver well, and improving how the team works across design, delivery, deployment and support.
You’ll help us build smaller, safer changes, strengthen operational visibility, and reduce dependency on a small number of people for critical knowledge and production workWhere and how you can workThis role offers a remote working environment designed to support collaboration and balance.
If you prefer you can work hybrid from one of our modern office spaces, designated in-office boost days to connect with other teams in person.
Here are some of the things we are looking forYou bring expertise in designing secure, scalable distributed systems and managing software at scale with proficiency in our core tech stack, Node js, AWS.A background in coaching and mentoring engineers, helping them grow their technical capabilities, is essential.You possess strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical ideas and build alignment.Your growth mindset drives a passion for continuous learning, experimentation, and sharing technical knowledge.An ability to lead incident responses, resolve failure patterns, and guide quality testing strategies will be highly valued.You offer a collaborative approach to problem-solving, welcoming diverse perspectives and encouraging a healthy team culture.Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! xsabvtc At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.LocationUK: London (7 Devonshire Square); UK: Remote WorkerEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentEngineering
Lead Engineer- Syft in Vauxhall employer: Xero
Xero is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where collaboration and innovation thrive. With flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on small businesses in your territory. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to build lasting relationships within the accounting community.
