Senior Full Stack Engineer - Practice Engineering

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & DevOps Ownership: Design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure supporting the Practice Tools ecosystem including CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Spinnaker. Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and reliable foundational systems that wider product teams depend upon.
• Full Stack Feature Delivery: Develop and deliver key billing changes and features within the Practice Tools domain using React for frontend interfaces and backend technologies (Java or .NET). Execute end-to-end delivery cycles from requirements through production deployment.
• Xero Partner Hub Rollout: Lead the global rollout of the Xero Partner Hub across all regions, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment, feature adoption, and user experience consistency. Manage transition planning and regional customization requirements.
• Legacy System Retirement: Drive systematic deprecation and retirement of legacy HQ components following successful Partner Hub deployment. Optimize system reliability and reduce operational costs through thoughtful migration planning and execution.
• OAuth & Authorization Standards: Align authorization models with industry-standard OAuth protocols to enhance security posture and facilitate integrations. Lead architectural discussions and implementation efforts to establish modern authentication frameworks.
• AI & Agentic Systems Integration: Spearhead the transition toward an agentic software development lifecycle by building upon existing prototype agents and experimenting with AI-assisted workflows. Drive implementation of AI automation across the delivery pipeline to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Team Mentorship & Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and guide team members through new technical methodologies and frameworks. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing, skills development, and progressive technical growth within the engineering team.
• Architectural Decision Making: Participate in critical architectural decisions affecting the Practice Tools platform. Balance technical debt management with feature velocity while considering scalability, maintainability, and operational excellence across the system.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangement

  Choose between fully remote work from home or access to modern office spaces in Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland. Flexible schedule supports your preferred working style with occasional team connection opportunities.

• Collaborative Team Environment

  Join a close-knit, collaborative engineering team based across New Zealand with open communication, frequent collaboration, and a culture that values diverse perspectives and fresh ideas.

• Technical Leadership Opportunities

  Clear trajectory toward senior technical leadership with significant autonomy in decision-making, architectural input, and team influence. Shape the future direction of Practice Tools infrastructure.

• AI & Innovation Focus

  Lead the adoption of artificial intelligence and agentic systems within the organization. Spearhead transition toward AI-driven development lifecycle with resources and support for experimentation.

• Mentorship & Growth Culture

  Opportunity to mentor junior engineers, guide technical career development, and contribute to building a strong engineering culture focused on continuous learning.

• Cutting-Edge Technology Stack

  Work with modern, well-maintained technologies including React, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java/.NET, and cloud-native infrastructure. Regular opportunities for technical skill development.

• Global SaaS Impact

  Contribute to a globally-recognized cloud accounting platform serving small businesses worldwide. Influence product decisions affecting millions of users and their businesses.

• Practice Engineering Focus

  Work on critical foundational systems (staff permissions, practice provisioning, system deletion) that power the broader Practice Tools ecosystem, maximizing technical impact.