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Senior Full Stack Engineer - Practice Engineering

Hybrid

Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.

Hybrid · NZ: Auckland: Xero 4 (96 St Georges Bay Rd, Level 2 & 3)

Employer listed it 4 weeks ago · Added 4 weeks ago

Been open since 4 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.

Salary

Not stated

Location

Hybrid · NZ: Auckland: Xero 4 (96 St Georges Bay Rd, Level 2 & 3)

Timezone

Not stated

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Category

Software

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What the advert says

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Working hours
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Where you can work from
This position offers flexible working options for candidates based in New Zealand.
Contract
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Experience asked for
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Pay
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Remote flexibility

Hybrid

This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around NZ: Auckland: Xero 4 (96 St Georges Bay Rd, Level 2 & 3), NZ: Wellington: Xero One (19-23 Taranaki St), Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.

What the employer says

  • Source listing states candidate location: "NZ: Auckland: Xero 4 (96 St Georges Bay Rd, Level 2 & 3), NZ: Wellington: Xero One (19-23 Taranaki St), Hybrid"
  • Listing mentions "Hybrid"

What Nomaders makes of it

  • Not suitable if you plan to move between countries

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Questions worth asking: Nomaders interpretation

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  • No pay is stated. Ask for the salary range before investing time in interviews.
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About the role

The role / impact

This senior engineering post sits right at the core of Practice Tools, balancing hands-on delivery with leading the team's adoption of artificial intelligence. You will own crucial infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting, ensuring reliable foundational systems that wider product teams depend upon.

Beyond core engineering, you will spearhead the transition toward an agentic software development lifecycle. By building on existing prototype agents, experimenting with AI-assisted workflows, and mentoring team members, you will shape how software is built while establishing a clear trajectory towards future technical leadership.

The team / how they connect

You will join a collaborative, close-knit group of engineers based across New Zealand who manage staff permissions, practice provisioning, and system deletion. The team operates with high autonomy, working closely together to deliver foundational capabilities that power the broader Practice Tools ecosystem. Communication is open and frequent, creating a supportive environment where diverse perspectives and fresh ideas are truly valued.

Initially, you will focus on

Delivering key billing changes within the Practice Tools domain using React, JavaScript or TypeScript, and Java or .NET.

Rolling out the Xero Partner Hub across all global regions to elevate the practice experience.

Retiring legacy HQ components once the hub is live to improve system reliability and cost efficiency.

Aligning authorization models with OAuth standards while advancing AI-driven automation across the delivery pipeline.

Where and how you can work

This position offers flexible working options for candidates based in New Zealand. You can choose to work remotely from home or access our modern office spaces in Wellington or Auckland. Whether you prefer coming into an office daily or working entirely from home, our setup supports your preferred working style alongside occasional team connection opportunities.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

Experience developing web applications using React alongside JavaScript or TypeScript.

Solid background in backend development (Preferably either Java or .NET)

Practical knowledge of modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Spinnaker, along with robust monitoring and alerting.

Direct hands-on experience building with AI and agentic systems beyond basic prompt engineering.

A proven track record of mentoring junior colleagues and patiently guiding team members through new technical methodologies.

A proactive, self-directed mindset with the drive to take ownership of complex technical challenges and grow toward senior leadership.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

Requirements

The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.

Benefits

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How to apply

  1. 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
  2. 2Tailor your CV to the role at Xero, mentioning your remote working experience.
  3. 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.

Found 28d ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.

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