Lead Engineer

Xero

Lead Engineer solving complex engineering challenges and influencing software architecture at Xero. Engaging in modern practices and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$186,000 - CA$236,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsKubernetesReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
Refactoring complex, monolithic systems and building high-quality, scalable software to ensure the platform remains robust and reliable.
Join a collaborative environment where engineers, product owners, and designers work together using agile and delivery practices.
Prioritise continuous learning and mastery, participating in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Modernising systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures.
Enhancing the developer experience through the maturation of CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices.
Building and maintaining a diverse tech stack that includes C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments).
Strong fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies (we’re tech-stack agnostic).
A background in designing and building high-quality software within a range of languages and tools is essential.
Ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning.
Experience with modern engineering practices like automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery.
Mentoring other engineers and helping them grow their technical skills through supportive coaching.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable Pay: Eligibility commissions or equity based on role and performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
Xero Perks: Inside Xero Explore our full suite of benefits, from wellbeing initiatives to professional development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C#.NetReactAWSKubernetesautomated testingrefactoringagile deliveryCI/CDTDD

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcoachingproblem-solvingleadershipcommunicationcontinuous learningknowledge sharinginfluencesupportive