Senior Full Stack Engineer - Practice Engineering

Role overview

This senior full stack engineering position is central to the Practice Tools platform at Xero, combining hands-on development with strategic leadership around artificial intelligence adoption. You will own critical infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting systems that form the foundation for broader product teams, while also pioneering the shift toward an agentic software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

Deliver billing changes within the Practice Tools domain using React, JavaScript or TypeScript on the frontend and Java or .NET on the backend.
Lead the rollout of the Xero Partner Hub across all global regions to enhance the practice experience and ecosystem capabilities.
Retire legacy HQ components once the Partner Hub is operational to improve system reliability and reduce infrastructure costs.
Align authorization models with OAuth standards and advance AI-driven automation throughout the delivery pipeline.
Mentor team members in adopting new technical methodologies and guide their growth as engineers.
Spearhead experimentation with AI-assisted workflows and agentic systems, establishing a clear trajectory toward future technical leadership approaches.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience building web applications using React alongside JavaScript or TypeScript.
Solid background in backend development, preferably with Java or .NET.
Working knowledge of modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Spinnaker, with experience building monitoring and alerting solutions.
Hands-on experience building with AI and agentic systems beyond basic prompt engineering work.
Proven track record of mentoring junior colleagues and patiently introducing team members to new technical approaches.
Proactive, self-directed mindset with the drive to own complex technical challenges and develop toward senior leadership.

What makes this role worth considering

You will join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team based across New Zealand that operates with high autonomy and values diverse perspectives. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with the option to work remotely from home or access modern office spaces in Wellington or Auckland, alongside occasional team connection opportunities.