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Xero

Senior Engineer – Platform

Xero

. Design and build systems that create test environments .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building and supporting test environments using Golang, Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes, while fostering collaboration across engineering teams to enhance productivity and streamline testing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Golang DevelopmentTerraform ExperienceAWS InfrastructureKubernetes ManagementClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringPlatform EngineeringDevOps PracticesTest Environment DesignTest Data Management
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving MindsetCuriosityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
AWS EC2AWS LambdaTerraformKubernetes
Industry Keywords
Infrastructure WorkEngineering ProductivityOn-Call RotationFeedback Loops

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSEC2JavaKubernetesTerraformGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and build systems that create test environments
  • Ensure test data is ready when engineering teams need it
  • Build support systems and tooling for test environments
  • Improve test data and enable frictionless testing across engineering teams
  • Work with Golang services and infrastructure built with Terraform on AWS, including Kubernetes, EC2, and Lambda
  • Contribute to initiatives that shorten feedback loops and increase engineering productivity
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams across Xero
  • Support built systems through an on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Background in software engineering moved into platform or DevOps, or infrastructure work with understanding of software development
  • Strong experience in Golang, Java, or .NET; Golang preferred
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes
  • Curious, problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to pick up unfamiliar systems quickly, including legacy systems
  • Clear communication skills
  • Ability to work in or be based in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane
  • Ability to participate in an on-call rotation
  • Appropriate working rights for Australia

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Permanent role
  • Remote-first working culture
  • No set office days; flexibility to find a balance with manager and team
  • On-call rotation as part of supporting the systems built