Lead Engineer - API Platform - Remote

Overview

As a Lead Engineer at Xero, you will play a crucial role in guiding the technical direction and mentoring a team focused on the Xero Gateway, ensuring a robust API ecosystem.

In Short

• Provide technical leadership for the Xero Gateway and API ingress solutions.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Own the architectural vision and technical roadmap.
• Champion modern engineering principles like infrastructure as code.
• Lead complex engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects on priorities.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cloud networking and API gateways.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role.
• Deep expertise in cloud networking, especially with AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Strong software development skills in C# or Typescript.
• Strategic mindset for solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills for technical concepts.
• Experience with API gateways and lifecycle management is desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Mentorship and development opportunities.
• Be part of a team that impacts small businesses globally.