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Xero

Lead Engineer – Payments Platform

Xero

. Shape the technical foundation for money movement capabilities and unlock new product lines globally .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$186,000 - CA$236,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-throughput, distributed backend systems while integrating AI capabilities to enhance engineering productivity. Proven ability to lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Backend System DesignHigh-Throughput ServicesC#, Java, Golang, or C++ ProficiencyCloud-Native Platforms (AWS)AI Tools and Practices

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Hard Skills
System ArchitectureAPI DesignSQL DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesProduction Code ContributionProof-of-Concept DevelopmentAgile ExecutionTechnical Direction Setting
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Payment Platform CapabilitiesRisk and Fraud ManagementMulti-Provider SupportSmall-Business Cash-Flow Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudJavaNoSQLSQLC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Shape the technical foundation for money movement capabilities and unlock new product lines globally
  • Guide the design and development of reliable, scalable, performant, and secure platform services
  • Ensure operational excellence and direct business outcomes
  • Make foundational architectural decisions for an early-stage initiative
  • Contribute directly to production code and proof-of-concepts
  • Design and build payment platform capabilities, including orchestration, risk and fraud, and multi-provider support
  • Build a global bill payment product to streamline small-business cash-flow management
  • Develop core high-throughput platform services
  • Integrate and champion artificial intelligence capabilities to improve engineering productivity and developer workflows
  • Collaborate with product, security, risk, operations, Product, and Design teams
  • Mentor engineers and foster an inclusive culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven track record delivering highly available, distributed backend systems
  • Experience designing high-throughput services under real-world constraints
  • Deep understanding of system architecture and API design
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Proficiency in C#, Java, Golang, or C++
  • Experience with cloud-native platforms such as AWS
  • Hands-on contribution to production code, proof-of-concepts, and technical deep dives
  • Strong leadership capabilities, including setting technical direction and mentoring engineers
  • Ability to break down complex problems into actionable solutions and drive agile execution
  • Ability to partner with Product, Design, and other cross-functional teams
  • Advanced use of AI tools and practices to accelerate development workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Eligibility for commissions or equity based on role and performance
  • World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Professional development
  • Hybrid working model
  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • Boost days for in-office collaboration, socialising, and problem-solving