Senior Android Engineer
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.
About the role
You will develop software for mobile products on the Android Development platform. You’ll continually drive delivery and continuous product improvement.
Every day will bring different challenges, but the key areas of your job will be to develop a deep understanding of the business domain that will help the team to build quality software and deliver customer.
You'll work closely with a collaborate team to prototype, build, and test high quality apps; Identifying shortcomings in current technology / architecture and recommend solutions.
We're looking for people who relish the chance to help grow those around them, through constructive input into architectural decisions and technical guidance & mentoring to other developers; Staying up to date and keeping a finger on the pulse of Google & Android's ever-evolving development technologies, identifying and promoting opportunities to make use of these technologies within the mobile team.
What you'll bring with you
- Technical excellence in software engineering, including SOLID principles, XP/pairing, TDD, domain driven design
- High coding standards and an emphasis on unit testing
- Experience in developing software that is secure, performant and scalable
- Experience with agile methodologies
- Experience using and keeping up with latest Android development trends
- Kotlin and Java proficiency
- Knowledge and experience working with MVVM and clean architecture environments
- Passion for building positive team culture
- Open communication style
- Building effective relationships
- An eye for detail and passion for good UI/UX
Flexible working
Xero is continuing to grow and so are the opportunities to join us!
You can choose to perform this role:
In one of our #beautiful offices (Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane)
Flexibly, through a hybrid of in office and remote working styles
Permanently Remote
As a permanent remote worker at Xero we want to ensure you are getting the same #beautiful employee experience as our in-office Xero’s. Permanent remote Xero’s will benefit from a virtual ergonomic work assessment and funding to assist with the improvement of your at home work setup. Xero will also fund up to 4 trips a year to your most relevant region Xero office. You are part of our #team and we want to see you thrive!
Why Xero?
At Xero we support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your work, your life and your passions. We offer a great remuneration package including shares plus a range of leave options to suit your well-being. Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development and you’ll get to work with the latest technology.
Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.