Lead Engineer
The role / impact
As a Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in evolving our data landscape by bridging the gap between our core ecosystem and go-to-market systems. You will lead the design and implementation of integration solutions that empower our sales, marketing, and customer experience teams with high-quality data products.
Your work will directly influence Xero’s next growth phase as you oversee the decommissioning of legacy stacks in favour of a modern Snowflake platform. Beyond technical delivery, you will act as a strategic partner, building networks across the business to understand emerging needs and bringing in new work to support our future focus on AI and Agentic solutions.
The team / how they connect
You will join the Kung Fu Bees, a high-trust and nurturing team of eight engineers who primarily operate as a single unit across two collaborative work streams. Based in Wellington with a presence in Australia, the team manages a wide portfolio including finance, payroll, and go-to-market integrations, working closely with stakeholders to apply a commercial lens to our data sets.
The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on
Leading the modernisation of data by replatforming legacy C# batch processing systems into Snowflake Data Products.
Driving the Chargebee migration, a key business enabler moving from bespoke billing to a scalable SaaS solution.
Utilising a modern technical stack featuring Snowflake, SQL, and dbt to build and master critical business data points.
Exploring the adoption of AI and Agentic solutions to better expose data for our global go-to-market teams.
Where and how you can work
This role is open to candidates in Melbourne or Sydney, working within a hybrid model that balances office connection with remote flexibility. You will need to be comfortable with a slight shift in hours to maintain crossover with the Wellington-based team, with daily ceremonies typically beginning at 9:00 am AEST and most meetings concluding by 1:00 pm AEST
Here are some of the things we are looking for
You bring a wealth of experience in backend solutioning and API design, with the ability to turn complex problem statements into robust architecture.
A strong background in traditional integration or data engineering is essential, particularly with SQL, dbt, or C#.
You have a natural gift for building professional networks and can confidently translate technical concepts for diverse business stakeholders.
Your toolkit includes a deep understanding of data transformation and modern platforms like Snowflake.
You possess a proclivity for delivery mechanics and enjoy coaching others to ensure work flows through the team effectively.
A curiosity for emerging technologies like AI and a desire to build "agentic" solutions will help you thrive in our long-term strategy.
Top Skills
Xero Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Our office is in the heart of the Sydney CBD with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We're just over by Wynyard Park so it's easy to get to.
