Senior Engineer - Enterprise Platforms
Xero is hiring a Senior Engineer - Enterprise Platforms. Level rates it ; you can apply on Xero.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- Some of the work can be done remotely, according to the posting.
- The posting mentions APIs, saas and cloud services among its tools and skills.
- Xero has 115 other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Senior engineer focused on enterprise platforms, cloud integrations, and configuring AI-enabled internal workflows.
The role and its impact
As a Senior Engineer on the Enterprise Platforms team, you will provide technical expertise across the platforms, integrations, automations, and AI tools that support Xero’s global teams. You will help navigate complex technical challenges from planning through implementation, keeping systems secure, reliable, scalable, and easy to use.
Serving as a trusted technical guide, you will offer practical advice on system changes, incidents, and continuous improvement. Working alongside your Platform Lead, you will improve technical standards, reduce system clutter, and build reusable solutions that make daily work smoother for everyone.
The team and how they connect
The Enterprise Platforms team partners closely with Product Managers, Analysts, Security, Architecture, and Operations to deliver sensible internal solutions. They look after Xero's core SaaS platforms, cloud services, and custom integrations, collaborating through configuration sessions, pair problem-solving, and shared learning. Together, the team focuses on streamlining workflows and maintaining operational excellence across internal technologies.
Initially, you will focus on
Enhancing enterprise SaaS platforms, cloud services, and internal automation workflows using APIs and modern platform features.
Designing, developing, and supporting integrations, data migrations, and AI-enabled workflows to connect internal systems safely.
Investigating complex technical incidents, determining root causes, and applying lasting fixes to keep production systems stable.
Creating clear documentation, runbooks, policies, and reusable design patterns to support consistent platform management.
Where and how you can work
Xero offers a flexible hybrid working model designed to give you balance and connection. You will work from our modern office spaces, coming together with your team on designated boost days to collaborate, connect, and innovate, while enjoying the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
A strong background in building, configuring, and supporting cloud services or enterprise SaaS platforms.
Practical experience creating integrations, automations, or system workflows using APIs, scripting, and modern tools.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose technical incidents, resolve root causes, and maintain reliable production environments.
Talent for translating business and user needs into clear, secure, and practical technical solutions.
Expertise in applying security guidelines, access controls, and change management principles within live systems.
Skill in mentoring team members, sharing technical knowledge, and communicating complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.
How we rate this
Senior Engineer - Enterprise Platforms at Xero rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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Skills and AI tools this role asks for
Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where saas was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where cloud services was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where automation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where system integration was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Saas, Cloud Services, Automation, System Integration, and Troubleshooting. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Put the AI tool in a bullet point about what you did, not just in a skills list. This role treats it as a required part of the job.
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