Lead Engineer – Front End, React

Xero

. Design and build modern React, Next.js and TypeScript customer-facing web experiences .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building modern web experiences using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on performance and accessibility. Proven ability to lead engineering teams and coach engineers while shaping architecture for multi-site platforms and integrating AI solutions.

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React DevelopmentNext.js FrameworkTypeScript ExpertisePerformance OptimizationCoaching Engineers

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptReactNext.jsArchitecture DesignHigh-Performance PlatformsCore Web VitalsWCAG ComplianceE-Commerce ExperienceMulti-Site PlatformsAI Solutions

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluenceConstructive FeedbackCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce Experience CloudAgile MethodologiesXero EcosystemHybrid PlatformsCustomer Experience Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Traffic Web EnvironmentsMediaAgencyE-Commerce

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptNext.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build modern React, Next.js and TypeScript customer-facing web experiences
Connect Xero’s core ecosystem with its public web presence
Set architecture for a multi-site platform combining React and Salesforce Experience Cloud
Lead one of two engineering pods as the platform grows
Make performance and accessibility the default
Explore AI and agentic solutions in customer experiences
Partner with Product, Marketing and Support
Participate in agile planning, retrospectives and demos
Reimagine parts of Xero Central through a modern customer experience
Run a hybrid React and Salesforce Experience Cloud estate
Shape target architecture for Xero’s customer experiences, including agentic AI proofs of concept
Coach engineers as they build skills in React and AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience with TypeScript, React and Next.js at architecture level
Experience designing high-performance, content-rich multi-site platforms
Experience migrating live, high-traffic sites without disruption
Working knowledge of Core Web Vitals and WCAG
Experience coaching engineers
Ability to lead through influence and push back constructively
Experience in e-commerce, media, agency or other high-traffic web environments
Working rights for the country where the role is based
Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with around one day per week in the Melbourne office as a minimum
Flexible working model
Supportive and psychologically safe work environment
Coaching and professional development opportunities in React and AI
Recruitment process adjustments and accommodations available
Background checks may include credit and criminal history checks