Engineer - data

Engineer-Data

At Xero, we're here to help supercharge small businesses. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we're not only making life better for small business, we'll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.

What You'll Do

Design and implement efficient and robust data pipelines using tools like Fivetran, dbt, Prefect.

Build and implement real-time data pipelines with Kafka.

Optimize analytics, data models, performance, and cost in Snowflake.

Orchestrate containerized applications efficiently using Kubernetes.

Implement data observability and active monitoring of the platforms to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Craft cutting-edge data pipelines and automation using Python, SQL, dbt and/or other programming or scripting languages.

Deploy and scale infrastructure effortlessly with Terraform's IaC approach.

Navigate AWS to deliver scalable and secure data solutions in a dynamic cloud environment.

Design and developing RESTful APIs for data access and integration.

Build self-serve data platforms that enable data consumers to access and use data.

Apply core engineering practices like CI/CD, automation deployments, testing.

Drive real-time data insights with Kafka's streaming and event processing capabilities.

Support and maintain the systems we built.

What You'll Bring With You

Strong data and technical background demonstrating innovation, initiative and a passion for data.

Possess robust problem solving skills.

Can demonstrate analytical, development, problem solving and communication skills.

Self-awareness and growth mindset.

Openness to learning from failure.

Honesty, transparency and encouraging of feedback.

Teamwork and collaboration.

Customer and product focus.

Commitment to supporting an inclusive culture and upholding Xero's values.

Understanding one or more software engineering and data life cycle.

Bachelor of Computer Science, or relevant qualification.

Experience with cloud based technologies, infrastructure and databases preferably Snowflake.

Knowledge of data and platforms requirements for ML / AI use cases beneficial.

Offering very generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you'll do the best work of your life at Xero.

Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we're immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. Our goal is to make sure you feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.