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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in backend software engineering, particularly with .NET, C#, and AWS, while ensuring database reliability and performance. Capable of designing resilient software solutions and automating processes to enhance platform reliability and observability.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend Software EngineeringDatabase ReliabilityAWS ProficiencySQL Server KnowledgeSystem Observability
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Hard Skills
.NETC#AWSSQL ServerAmazon RDSPostgreSQLDatabase Performance TuningClean Code WritingAutomationAI Tools
Soft Skills
Collaborative MindsetContinuous LearningKnowledge SharingMentoring
Industry Keywords
Database ReliabilityFleet ManagementObservabilityProduction IssuesScalable Backend Tools
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWS.NETPostgresSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Join Xero's Database Reliability Team as a Software Engineer with a focus on database reliability
- Split time roughly 50% on software engineering and 50% on database reliability, building internal tooling that improves fleet management
- Keep the platform healthy, resilient, and performant by monitoring performance, improving observability, and investigating production issues
- Strengthen the underlying platform supporting engineering teams across Xero, directly shaping a fast, reliable experience for millions of global customers
- Work alongside engineering teams to ensure backend systems scale smoothly as demand grows
- Focus on continuously improving platform reliability and integrating modern engineering practices, including AI-driven workflows
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience across .NET, C#, and AWS environments, or strong proficiency in backend software engineering with a language-agnostic mindset
- Practical knowledge of database platforms like SQL Server, Amazon RDS, or PostgreSQL, paired with a drive to expand into platform engineering
- Expertise in building scalable backend tools, writing clean code, and automating manual processes
- A strong grasp of system observability, database performance tuning, and responding to production issues
- Capability to design resilient software solutions while leveraging modern development tools, including AI tools, to optimise workflows
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and mentoring peers
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working arrangements tailored to support productivity and connection
- Hybrid setup with dedicated boost days in the office to collaborate in person