Lead Frontend Engineer: React + Next.js Architect

Xero Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero Limited seeks a Lead Engineer to design and build modern React + Next.js and TypeScript experiences that connect Xero's core ecosystem with the public web presence. You will set the architecture for a multi-site platform, leading one pod as the platform grows and shaping customer experiences globally.

You'll focus on performance, accessibility, and AI-enabled features, partnering with Product, Marketing and Support to bring bold ideas to life.

Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript, React and Next.js at architecture level.
• Ability to migrate live, high-traffic sites with minimal disruption.
• Strong focus on performance and accessibility (Core Web Vitals, WCAG).
• Proven coaching and leadership of engineering teams.
• Experience across high-traffic domains like e-commerce or media.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a modern React + Next.js and TypeScript platform.
• Set architecture for multi-site platform integrating React and Salesforce Experience Cloud.
• Lead one engineering pod and collaborate with Product, Marketing and Support.
• Drive performance and accessibility as defaults; explore AI-enabled features.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver customer-centric experiences.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Architecture

Performance

WCAG

AI

Coaching

Leadership

Tools

Salesforce Experience Cloud

Job description

Xero Limited seeks a Lead Engineer to design and build modern React + Next.js and TypeScript experiences that connect Xero's core ecosystem with the public web presence. You will set the architecture for a multi-site platform, leading one pod as the platform grows and shaping customer experiences globally.

You'll focus on performance, accessibility, and AI-enabled features, partnering with Product, Marketing and Support to bring bold ideas to life.