Senior Engineer - Cloud Networking

Xero1 weeks ago

Location

AU: Melbourne: (260 Burwood Rd)

Type

Full Time

Salary

AUD 160,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Cloud Networking Engineer

Posted

Mar 5, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

A Senior Network Engineer role at Xero focused on designing and maintaining critical cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The position involves architecting robust network solutions, implementing infrastructure-as-code, and enabling secure, scalable software delivery for development teams.

What you'll do

Cloud Network Architecture: Design and maintain robust cloud infrastructure patterns across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure Automation: Develop and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments

Network Optimization: Modernize connectivity solutions, including transitioning from Transit Gateway to Cloud WAN and refining global DNS architecture

Observability and Monitoring: Implement comprehensive log aggregation and observability toolsets to reduce incident response times

Technical Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor and key interface with security teams, balancing high-speed delivery with safety standards

What we look for

Technical

Cloud NetworkingDeep technical proficiency in AWS networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and complex connectivity patterns

Infrastructure as CodeStrong background in creating Terraform modules for automating complex cloud environments

ScriptingProficiency in scripting languages like Python or Shell for building network operations tools

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Cloud ArchitectureProven ability to transform legacy network setups into modern, high-performance cloud architectures

ObservabilityExperience with observability platforms such as New Relic or CloudWatch for performance diagnostics

Skills

Required skills

AWS NetworkingAdvanced knowledge of AWS networking concepts and services

TerraformExpertise in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform

PythonProficient scripting and automation with Python

Nice to have

Multi-Cloud ExperienceExperience with Azure and GCP in addition to AWS

CI/CDUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

Compensation & benefits

Salary

AUD 160,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible working arrangement with blend of home and office-based work

Modern Workspace

Ergonomic workstations and collaborative office environment

Global Collaboration

Opportunity to work with international teams and stakeholders

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Resume and background review by hiring team
2
Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of cloud networking experience and technical skills
3
Technical Interview — In-depth technical assessment of cloud networking, infrastructure-as-code, and system design skills
4
Team Interview — Meeting with PaaS Networks team to assess cultural fit and collaboration potential
5
Final Interview — Discussion with senior leadership and final selection