The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on
Evolving systems tightly coupled to invoicing into reusable payment capabilities that support multiple products, providers and regions.
Building payment orchestration and provider integrations, with clear boundaries between payment methods, providers and the networks that move money.
Developing foundations across customer onboarding, know-your-business verification, entity management, risk and compliance.
Strengthening reconciliation, dispute handling and internal ledger capabilities so financial events are represented accurately and can be traced.
Supporting bill payments and broader incoming and outgoing money flows, with reliability, security and observability built in.
Applying AI and automation where they can reduce manual effort, while maintaining clear controls and appropriate human oversight.
Your initial area of ownership will sit within these priorities, with room to shape both the technical approach and how the team delivers.
Where and how you can work
This role is based in Vancouver. We operate on a hybrid model where you will spend one to two days a week in the office for collaborative technical discussions and team alignment, with the flexibility to work from home on the other days.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
You bring strong backend software engineering experience and a track record of building and operating reliable services in production.
You understand distributed systems and can reason through service boundaries,consistency, resilience and failure handling.
You have practical experience working with transactional data, where correctness, integrity and traceability are essential.
You can work through ambiguous problems, make pragmatic architectural decisions and recognise when to improve an existing system or take a new approach.
You take ownership beyond implementation, considering automated testing, deployment, observability and the ongoing operation of your services.
You communicate clearly and collaborate well across engineering, product and operational teams, connecting technical decisions to customer outcomes.
You are interested in using AI tools to improve engineering productivity and exploring automation with appropriate controls and human oversight.
Experience in payments, financial systems or other environments where accuracy and
auditability are critical would be valuable.
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.
Compensation & Total Rewards
At Xero, we value the impact and skills you bring to the team. We believe in a Total Package philosophy - ensuring your value is recognized through a holistic lens that includes base salary, performance incentives, and world-class benefits.
The expected base salary range for this role is 131,800 - 150,000 CAD.
Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role.
In addition to base pay, Xero’s roles are eligible for the following forms of variable
compensation
Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs. Xero Perks https://careers.xero.com/inside-xero/benefits-wellbeing/ including Wellbeing days, generous leave, and dedicated professional
development budgets.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy.
Xero uses AI to help screen applications based on job-related qualifications. These tools assist our recruiters but do not make automated hiring decisions. A human recruiter reviews all candidates before any hiring action is taken.
