Lead Frontend Architect - React/Next.js & AI

Xero

Auckland

Hybrid

NZD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Xero is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and build modern React + Next.js and TypeScript experiences that connect Xero’s core ecosystem with its public web presence. You will set the architecture for a multi-site platform that blends React and Salesforce Experience Cloud, and you will lead one of two engineering pods as the platform grows.

You will focus on performance, accessibility and scalable delivery, while partnering with Product, Marketing and Support to bring new ideas to life and push

Qualifications

Deep experience with TypeScript, React and Next.js at architecture level.
Experience migrating live, high-traffic sites with low disruption.
Performance and accessibility focus (Core Web Vitals, WCAG).
Coaching engineers and leading teams across projects.
Experience in e-commerce, media, agency or high-traffic web environments.

Responsibilities

Design and build modern React + Next.js + TypeScript experiences connecting Xero’s core ecosystem with the public web presence.
Set architecture for a multi-site platform that uses React and Salesforce Experience Cloud surfaces and lead an engineering pod.
Focus on performance, accessibility and scalable delivery; explore AI-enabled experiences for customers.
Collaborate with Product, Marketing and Support to bring new ideas to life and improve customer experiences.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Architecture design

Leadership / coaching

Performance optimization

Tools

AWS

Salesforce Experience Cloud

Headless CMS

Job description

You will focus on performance, accessibility and scalable delivery, while partnering with Product, Marketing and Support to bring new ideas to life and push

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