Intermediate Software Engineer – Small Business Growth

Job title: Intermediate Software Engineer – Small Business Growth

Company: Xero


Job description: Our PurposeAt Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.About our division:Be at the forefront of empowering small businesses and advisors to thrive! Our dynamic Small Business Growth Division builds innovative solutions dedicated to providing solutions that simplify complexity and drive informed decision-making. From transforming accounting data into clear, actionable insights, best-in-market reporting, to creating seamless and intelligent experiences with integrated platforms, we’re building the future of small business management.Our teams work on the foundational suite of services focused on organisations and their data, we evolve key platforms for scalability and innovation, and we ensure secure and intuitive gateways for new customers. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems with a human-centered approach and owning outcomes that truly matter, join us in making life beautiful for small businesses worldwide.As a Intermediate Software Engineer at Xero, you’ll play an essential role in delivering and running impactful solutions. You’ll focus on building scalable, reliable software while contributing to team success and collaborating effectively with others.Join Xero’s Small Business Growth Division! We have a range of roles across our various teams. Dive into hands-on roles shaping how customers understand their businesses through impactful reporting and analytics, seamless integrations, robust platforms, and secure access. Drive innovation and make a real difference!We believe that a strong technical foundation and a mindset focused on growth are essential for success in Software Engineering. Instead of a lengthy list of technical requirements, we value adaptability and a willingness to learn!What you’ll bring with you:

• Experience in software development, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Proficiency in at least one of C#, NodeJS or React, with practical experience in building applications using any of these frameworks.
• Proven ability to independently design, implement, and deliver production-ready features while debugging complex issues and maintaining application stability in a commercial environment.
• A solid understanding of the development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with on-call duties, monitoring and observability tooling, including running systems in production at scale.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and practices, with exposure to cloud platforms like AWS being a bonus.
• A collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges into manageable solutions.
• A growth mindset, eager to learn and improve while contributing to a supportive team environment.

What you’ll do:

• Create high-quality, scalable software that addresses customer needs and drives business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and to implement features.
• Uphold engineering excellence by driving best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges to maintain system stability and performance.
• Contribute to and promote Xero’s engineering standards and practices.
• Embrace agile methodologies and actively seek to improve team processes.

Why XeroOffering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, free medical insurance, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero.Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. At Xero we embrace diversity and inclusion and value a #challenge mindset.Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.Xero is an NZ Immigration Accredited Employer and Rainbow Tick certified too.

Expected salary:

Location: New Zealand

Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:17:44 GMT

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