Senior Software Engineer, Xero

U.S. Payroll

$216-237k

SQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

GCP

JavaScript

Python

Java

Postgres

Kotlin

Azure

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

Cloud-based accounting software

Open for applications

Cloud-based accounting software

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBookkeepingSaaSAccounting

Open for applications

$216-237k

SQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

GCP

JavaScript

Python

Java

Postgres

Kotlin

Azure

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBookkeepingSaaSAccounting

Company mission

To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5+ years of delivering software with a deep understanding of system design and architecture
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Typescript/Javascript, Java, Kotlin, Python or similar
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong expertise in data modeling and working with SQL/relational databases, PostgreSQL
Curiosity and eagerness to develop your craft and dive into the deepest levels of how things work
Payments or risk experience a plus, but not required
Ability to make code design decisions for all teamsʼ products
Experience in auditing teams codebases, aiming to maintain high standards for security, testability, and ability to make changes easily
Expertise in distributed systems architecture. Ability to lead or facilitate discussions on application design
Able to ensure team products meet Xero's various engineering standards. Experience in contributing to discussions around new standards and revisions to existing ones

What the job involves

As a founding member of the US Payroll team, you will: Significantly impact the delivery of a product that small business owners love and that simplifies the payroll process
Scale services supporting millions of users
Collaborate with Product Managers, Design, and other Xeros to define software requirements and accelerate feature delivery
Design and deploy high-scale, highly efficient orchestration workflows
Design, build, and integrate with third-party APIs and services
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement while shaping the future of our technical stack

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.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

3% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4)

Trustpilot (3.8)

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 HQ

Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington

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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