Key skills
CloudDistributed SystemsMicroservicesCommunicationPresentation Skills
About this role
Role Overview
- define the standard for engineering excellence at Xero.
- lead initiatives to grow technical capabilities and evolve the technical architecture of software.
- implement strategic capacity forecasting and performance optimisation.
- ensure critical systems accommodate growth without service degradation.
- champion innovation and automation by designing expert-level tools and frameworks.
Requirements
- expert-level knowledge of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and microservices architecture.
- skilled in designing and implementing expert-level automation frameworks and tools (not just one-off scripts).
- exceptional ability to mentor and guide others, fostering a culture of SRE excellence across the organisation.
- excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing technical strategy across the organisation.
- proactive in identifying and driving opportunities for improvement by regularly reviewing delivery and production metrics.
- proven ability to translate ambiguous problems into actionable work and exercise strategic decision-making under pressure during critical incidents.
Tech Stack
- Cloud
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices
Benefits
- flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options