Senior Principal Engineer

Position: Senior Principal Engineer at Xero
Join Xero as a Senior Principal Engineer, focusing on API development in a hybrid environment. Influence technical strategies that enhance user experiences across financial platforms.

This crucial role offers an opportunity to impact Xero's API infrastructure significantly. As a Principal Engineer, you will oversee the design and execution of both external and internal APIs while ensuring the delivery of reliable services. Your contributions will support broader system capabilities and accelerate development across Xero’s ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the technical roadmap for API architecture

• Spearhead design reviews and shape technical strategy

• Collaborate with product management and AI teams

• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and mentorship

• Ensure coherent and reliable API integrations

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in backend or platform engineering

• Proficient in C#, Go, or Java for scalable solutions

• Deep knowledge of API lifecycle practices and versioning

• Experience leading multi-team initiatives in tech

• Understanding of AI governance in API design choices

Become a key influencer in Xero’s platform engineering and API development, enhancing the overall user experience.
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