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Director of Architecture - Data and Analytics

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Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive.
At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.
How you'll make an impact...
The Director of Architecture - Data and Analytics is responsible for the overall architectural direction, feasibility, usability and coherence of analytical data usage, machine learning and artificial intelligence at Xero.
The savvy use of Data underpins every aspect of our product development at Xero and as such, you will work closely with technical leaders across the business to jointly lift company spanning capabilities such as integration, data exchange, product instrumentation, feedback loops and data capture.
In collaboration with the Executive General Manager for Data and the GMs within the Data team, you will define and lead the execution of technical roadmaps that support the development and evolution of the required capabilities, improves developer productivity, performance, security and data stewardship.
You will provide leadership, mentoring and direction to a small team of architects within the Data portfolio. You will also provide expert advice on M&A work as required to support Xero's business strategy.
This role will drive massive change which spans many teams, and you will need to have a strong interest in doing the right thing for our internal delivery pods and our end users. You will also be able to think critically and strategically about Xero as a holistic business and direct your team and influence your peers and colleagues accordingly.
What you'll bring with you...

    • Demonstrable experience leading the architectural thinking on analytical data usage, machine learning and artificial intelligence within an organization of similar complexity
    • A comprehensive knowledge of relevant technology, changes and trends and the motivation and mindset to continually grow the knowledge of how they may benefit Xero
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record in articulating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
    • Experience building and leading teams of technical experts who collaborate, communicate and get the right things done
    • Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
    • Familiar with multiple software development methodologies and styles
    • Has contributed to one or more open source projects.
    • Relevant qualifications, ideally in software engineering.


What you'll do...

    • Work with the rest of the Data leadership team to develop a clear, mutual understanding of priorities
    • Develop the technical strategy for your portfolio, working with other technical leaders to ensure proposed solutions are scalable and using best practices
    • Define, own and communicate the relevant roadmaps and prioritisation (including the development of business cases as required)
    • Collaborate proactively with the architectural leaders of adjacent portfolios to ensure a coherent Xero wide approach to the analytical usage of data
    • Proactively identify and resolve architectural issues that impact the speed at which the development teams can deliver features and mentor other architects to do the same within their sphere of influence
    • Provide technical leadership for your team, providing feedback and guidance on significant projects
    • Play an active role in the global architecture team, actively contributing to Xero-wide projects and strategies and providing the viewpoint of your portfolio
    • Attract, retain, develop and motivate exceptional talent
    • Lead by example, care for your team, and establish credibility with the quality of your own and your team's planning, documentation, communication and execution
    • Represent Xero at external events to raise awareness of the work we do and the career opportunities we offer
    • Cultivate a fun, rewarding, agile and results-driven culture that lives and breathes our Xero values


About Xero?
Diversity of people brings diversity of thought, and we like that. A collaborative and inclusive environment is important to us. Working at Xero will provide you with a diverse and inclusive environment alongside people who will respect, challenge and support you to have fun while you do the best work of your life. We are a place where personal development, innovation, and well-being are not just inspired but celebrated.
We value our people and offer a wide range of compelling benefits and perks, including Xero shares and great parental leave policies. Xero's collaborative culture is underscored by our values - #Ownership, #Challenge, #Beautiful, #Human and #Team - which empower us to understand and serve customers, attract top talent and continuously innovate. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.

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Christina Rowe
Global Head of Learning and Capabilities
CREATING SAFE SPACES
Share your voice and find support
As an ERG leader, Christina Rowe does more than schedule events. “My role involves listening to the needs of group members regarding career development, community and more,” she said. Through her ERG involvement, Rowe has gained a greater understanding of her peers’ diverse life experiences and skill sets while fostering dialogue related to topics that are often avoided in the workplace, such as women’s health. “It’s been a great way to help other women grow their careers and create a safe space for hard conversations,” she said.
As an ERG leader, Christina Rowe does more than schedule events. “My role involves listening to the needs of group members regarding career development, community and more,” she said. Through her ERG involvement, Rowe has gained a greater understanding of her peers’ diverse life experiences and skill sets while fostering dialogue related to topics that are often avoided in the workplace, such as women’s health. “It’s been a great way to help other women grow their careers and create a safe space for hard conversations,” she said.
Knowing that Xero puts so much awareness and investment into diversifying our leadership team makes me proud to be here.
Erika Porras Gutierrez
Platform Engineer
EDUCATION FOSTERS EMPATHY
A focus on learning cultivates compassion
Erika Porras Gutierrez’s work leading Xero’s ERG for Indigenous Americans has enhanced her employee experience in several ways. “It has clarified what inclusion really means, taught me new ways of interacting with people and made me more empathetic,” she said. Not only has she grown personally due to this role, but it’s also encouraged her to engage with other engineering teams in an effort to better understand her peers’ needs. She’s currently helping plan an event that will enable Indigenous people to share their unique stories with others in the company.
Erika Porras Gutierrez’s work leading Xero’s ERG for Indigenous Americans has enhanced her employee experience in several ways. “It has clarified what inclusion really means, taught me new ways of interacting with people and made me more empathetic,” she said. Not only has she grown personally due to this role, but it’s also encouraged her to engage with other engineering teams in an effort to better understand her peers’ needs. She’s currently helping plan an event that will enable Indigenous people to share their unique stories with others in the company.
Sharing our lives and our stories is how people connect and create community, and that is exactly what ERGs are all about.
Eean Tyson
Talent Specialist
BELONGING BUILDS PROGRESS
Inclusion defines connections and the talent search
Eean Tyson’s role as the co-chair of Black Xero enables him to champion inclusion and cultivate community across the company. “I want to ensure people feel a sense of belonging,” he said. Besides helping team members build meaningful connections with each other, he also spearheads talent-related initiatives that are informed by the organization’s DEI efforts. For instance, he recently took part in a scoping session in order to develop a road map for diverse hiring practices.
Eean Tyson’s role as the co-chair of Black Xero enables him to champion inclusion and cultivate community across the company. “I want to ensure people feel a sense of belonging,” he said. Besides helping team members build meaningful connections with each other, he also spearheads talent-related initiatives that are informed by the organization’s DEI efforts. For instance, he recently took part in a scoping session in order to develop a road map for diverse hiring practices.
I ask questions, validate others’ concerns and feelings, and ultimately aim to ensure everyone feels safe at Xero.

What are Xero Perks + Benefits

Xero Benefits Overview

Xero offers a variety of benefits aimed at helping our employees maintain their physical, financial and mental wellbeing, allowing them to bring their best selves to work each day

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Xero employees are given a day off each year to volunteer in their communities.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Remote work program
Typically, we work from home as needed. During COVID, all employees are working remotely and have access to stipends to access the equipment they need to be successful.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
42% of Xero's leadership team is female, while our Board of Directors maintains an equal gender balance. Xero was included in Bloomberg's 2020 Gender Equality Index report.
Mandated unconscious bias training
All Xero employees will complete online unconscious bias training during on-boarding
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
The talent and leadership teams at Xero are committed to building diverse talent pipelines that reflect the communities we serve.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Xero allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses. $2,650 annual limit for healthcare FSA
Disability insurance
Xero's long and short term disability plans provide income protection at 60% of annual base salary
Dental insurance
Cigna dental PPO plan
Vision insurance
VSP vision plan
Health insurance
Xero offers a variety of health plans including Cigna HSA, Cigna PPO, and Kaiser HMO for Colorado and California employees
Life insurance
Provided to Xero employees at no cost. Coverage for each employee of 2x annual base salary up to $500,000
Wellness programs
Xero will fund up to $300 annually in employee health reimbursement account to be used toward a health improvement activity including gym membership, mental, physical or financial health
Mental health benefits
Concern EAP benefits for all employees
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Xero will match 100% on the first 3% contributions plus 50% match on next 2% of contributions
Company equity
All Xero employees are granted Restricted Stock Units at a certain percentage of their base salary which vests over a 3 year period
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
26 weeks paid parental leave.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Xero offers 21 days of paid time off, 10 wellness days, as well as 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also participate in a company wide shut down between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid volunteer time
Xero encourages employees to give back to our communities by providing 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
Paid holidays
11 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid sick days
Each employee is granted 10 wellness days per year in addition to our generous PTO
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Set aside pre and/or post tax dollars for commute related transit, parking and bike expenses
Company-sponsored outings
Annual holiday party, as well as a summer celebration!
Free snacks and drinks
You find a variety of fruit, chips, nuts, snack bars, sodas and iced tea in the Xero kitchen
Some meals provided
Breakfast each Tuesday and lunch every Thursday from a variety of local vendors
Company-sponsored happy hours
Happy hour starts every Friday at 4!
Fitness stipend
Our monthly health reimbursement plan can be used towards your fitness membership or a variety of other health related wellness programs
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Teams have budget set aside each year to support growth and up-skilling
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Xero leadership consistently reviews benefits to ensure they are competitive and allow our people to bring their full selves to work each day.

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