Senior Engineer

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero is seeking a Senior Engineer to tackle architecture and implementation of scalable distributed systems across AWS, C#, React and Kubernetes. You will own major design decisions, contribute to engineering standards, and mentor teammates to raise technical capabilities.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, agile environment with code reviews, pair programming, and a strong focus on test-driven development and robust CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software for our users.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering scalable distributed systems across modern stacks.
• Proven ability to guide architectural decisions and design solutions.
• Mentor teammates and foster technical growth.
• Strong collaboration in an agile environment with code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Own major design decisions for critical systems.
• Contribute to engineering standards and platform direction.
• Mentor and coach engineers to raise technical capabilities.
• Collaborate across teams to align with product goals.

Skills

Distributed systems

Mentoring

Code reviews

Agile methods

Architectural decisions

Pair programming

Tools

C#

React

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD tooling

TDD

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As a Senior Engineer, you will tackle engineering problems at scale and play a key role in the architecture and implementation of distributed systems. You will contribute directly to refactoring complex systems to ensure we continue delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions that make a real difference for our users.

In this position, you will own major code design decisions, contribute to overall engineering standards, and help shape the future of our technical platform. Beyond building great software, you will act as a mentor and role model within the team, helping grow the technical capabilities of fellow engineers.

Our engineering team brings together passionate problem solvers who thrive on technical excellence, continuous learning, and open collaboration. We work closely together using modern agile practices, regularly engaging in code reviews and pair programming to support one another. The team actively partners across functions to ensure our solution designs align with broad product goals and technical standards.

The team is currently working on:

• Refactoring monolithic architecture into scalable, modern distributed systems
• Evolving our tech stack using languages and frameworks across AWS, C#, React, and Kubernetes
• Enhancing test-driven development (TDD) practices and automated testing capabilities
• Optimising our CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment workflows

We offer flexible working options designed to help you balance your personal and professional life. Depending on your location, you can work through a hybrid approach combining working from home with time spent in one of our vibrant office spaces during collaborative boost days, or explore remote arrangements tailored to the team's setup.

Here are some of the things we're looking for, for this role:

• Experience building high-quality, scalable software and working with distributed systems
• Strong familiarity with modern tech stacks, test-driven development, and CI/CD tooling
• Proven background in contributing to technical design solutions and making architectural decisions
• A growth mindset paired with a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and coaching team members
• Comfort collaborating in an agile environment and engaging in thoughtful code reviews

At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.