Senior Engineer – Database

• Partner with database engineers and product development teams to ensure the resilience, quality, and performance of Xero's core database platform
• Apply technical due diligence and modern AI tooling to optimise day-to-day operations across the SQL Server fleet
• Proactively manage database risks, changes, and releases
• Plan and execute end-to-end migrations from SQL Server to Aurora Postgres RDS
• Integrate AI tools into engineering workflows for query analysis, risk identification, and proactive maintenance
• Consult with product development teams on schema design, query tuning, and database observability using AWS tools
• Provide strategic guidance on query performance and database design
• Support product teams in building sustainable, scalable infrastructure for millions of customers
• Collaborate with senior database engineers and internal product squads through daily standups and technical collaboration

• Deep expertise in SQL Server and SQL Server RDS, with a strong emphasis on query analysis and performance tuning
• Practical experience or familiarity with Aurora Postgres RDS
• Desire to contribute to active database migration projects
• Pragmatic approach to technical ownership
• Capability to identify risks early and implement sustainable solutions
• Clear communication skills to translate database complexities for product teams and collaborate across disciplines
• Curiosity and openness to leveraging AI tools
• Applicants must be based in New Zealand or Australia
• Relevant working rights for the country the role is based in
• Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks

• Flexible working arrangements with no formal day-to-day in-office requirement
• Access to local office spaces
• In-person team events and connection days throughout the year
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Continuous learning through technical collaboration and shared problem-solving
• Background checks conducted by Xero, including potentially credit and criminal history checks