Head of Quality Engineering, Xero
$240-265k
Cloud-based accounting software
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Cloud-based accounting software
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$240-265k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Collaborative Program Management
- You are an expert at leading the building of plans for complex, multi-team execution
- You are recognized for your ability to co-create plans in a manner that enriches shared ownership
- You know how to spot risk and coordinate mitigations and are quick to respond to issues, pulling the right people together to resolve the problem
- Technical fluency
- You are comfortable to contribute in technical dialogue and are able to build a solid understanding of the technology components that comprise a product
- You are able to use your technical knowledge to detect and mitigate challenges and risks in delivering programs at Xero
- Past experience as an engineer is an asset
- Agile Mindset
- You are deeply familiar with agile concepts and you are able to run programs that ensure agility principles can thrive
- Influencing Skills
- You can influence at all levels of the organization, from pod to product and engineering leadership teams through various influencing techniques
- You can convert multiple perspectives into compelling recommendations to move a program forward
- Exceptional Communicator
- You confidently communicate the state of your Initiative, both written and verbal, and can adapt your language and communication style to suit any audience
- You are comfortable leaning into crucial conversations from the pod to PELT level
- Self Directed & Proactive
- Thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
- You take ownership and follow through on your commitments
What the job involves
- As the new Head of Quality Assurance Engineering, you will lead a multi-functional and multi-disciplinary geographically dispersed team focused on software development, product quality and customer support
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a strong technical background in engineering, and a dedication for delivering the highest quality products
- The Head of Quality Engineering will be responsible for leading the quality engineering team in developing and executing test plans for all products
- This individual will ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards, while also ensuring that processes are efficient and effective for our internal and external needs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills are essential
- Ability to influence and lead others on strategy
- Experience with change-management
- You will facilitate the delivery of key product Engineering Initiatives which include coordination between more than one division or portfolio
- You will form good relationships with leaders involved in each initiative, including team leads, product managers, engineering managers, heads of product/engineering, and GMs of product/engineering
- You will be accountable to make the cross-divisional work visible, ensuring that everyone understands what is required of them (and by when), and that any dependencies are coordinated so that teams are rarely blocked. This will include regular status reporting that keeps stakeholders informed of progress
Our take
For a long time, high-quality financial services have been reserved for large-scale businesses. Xero solves this problem by giving small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers access to best-in-class finance and accounting solutions.
Xero is one of the largest companies of its kind, with its promise to save time and effort for small business owners - who often don’t have in-house accounting teams - capturing interest and allowing the company to scale. It has a strong rival in Intuit QuickBooks, which offers similar services, but competes by being most effective for growing startups, and having an incredibly simple user experience.
A series of acquisitions and partnerships, including the purchase of Instafile in 2018, have consolidated Xero’s market share. The company continues to add new integrations, such as with Vehocheck Workshop Manager, and the 2023 launched Beautiful Business Fund that will help small businesses accelerate growth.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Top-spec MacBook or HP Z-book
- Employee Share Plan (own a part of Xero!)
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus an extra 3 days over the Christmas period!)
- 10 days Wellbeing Leave (for sickness, emergencies and taking a mental health break)
- Company Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 4.5%)
- A range of wellbeing initiatives
- Remote and Flexible Working
Company values
- Human - Xeros are authentic, inclusive and really care. We’re kind and assume the best intent. We’re inclusive, approachable and show empathy. We’re willing to be vulnerable, sharing our fears, failures and learnings.
- Ownership - Xeros deliver on commitments. We do what we say we’ll do. We own our mistakes and take positive action. We move fast to get the right things done.
- Challenge - Xeros are curious. We think and dream big. We welcome challenging conversations and do it with respect. We lead and embrace change, seeking new and better ways.
- Beautiful - Xeros create experiences people love, and that inspire and delight. We do high-quality work and go the extra mile.
- Team - Xeros are great team players. We champion Xero’s purpose and priorities. We work together to do what’s best for Xero and our customers. We appreciate and celebrate each other and our successes.
Company HQ
Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
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Leadership
Rod Drury
(Founder)Previously Consultant at EY, Founder of Glazier System. Was CEO of AfterMail and Director at TradeMe. Also founded Pacific Fibre and was Director at NZX.
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