Engineering Team Lead - Remote

Overview

As an Engineering Team Lead at Xero, you will focus on nurturing a high-performing team of engineers, fostering an inclusive culture, and driving impactful delivery while being hands-on with technical challenges.

In Short

• Lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Drive delivery in partnership with the Product Manager.
• Responsible for hiring and onboarding new talent.
• Champion agile and lean practices for continuous improvement.
• Act as the voice of the team within the organization.
• Mentor and coach engineers for their career growth.
• Create an environment of ownership and accountability.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute technically as a hands-on engineer.

Requirements

• Passion for people leadership and mentoring.
• Strong delivery mindset and planning skills.
• Commitment to building autonomous teams.
• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of agile and lean methodologies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Technical capabilities to contribute to code and architecture.
• Drive for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations constructively.
• Commitment to team wellbeing and high performance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a talented engineering team.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts small businesses.
• Be part of a company with a strong purpose and values.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Engage with innovative technologies and practices.
• Participate in a culture that values feedback and improvement.
• Work with a company that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive impact on the economy.