Data Engineering Director

6 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Xero Full time

About Xero

Xero is a leading cloud-based accounting software company that empowers small businesses to supercharge their financial management. Our innovative solutions help businesses automate routine tasks, gain actionable insights, and connect with the right data, advisors, and apps.

The Role of the Head of Engineering - Data

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to spearhead our data engineering team. As the Head of Engineering - Data, you will be responsible for leading a team of 45-50 talented engineers and driving the development of scalable data platforms and solutions. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and mentoring engineering managers to foster a high-performance culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Ensuring alignment with Xero's broader product and engineering goals, as well as compliance with technical standards and best practices
  • Working closely with the Data Leadership team to manage delivery risks and ensure consistency in how we build and ship data solutions
  • Defining and implementing engineering best practices to drive efficiencies and innovation
  • Partnering with architecture and engineering leaders to design and develop scalable data platforms and solutions
  • Championing automation, documentation, and collaboration across the engineering workflow
  • Leading initiatives to enhance data quality, measurement, and governance

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Extensive practical experience in data platforms, engineering, and modelling
  • Experience being a leader of leaders
  • Proven ability to plan and implement strategic change, while getting buy-in from stakeholders
  • Knowledgeable in modern product principles and practices
  • Data and technical background demonstrating innovation, initiative, and a passion for data
  • The ability to navigate areas of conflict, cascading information appropriately through all levels of the organisation

Benefits and Culture

Xero offers a range of benefits and a unique culture that supports the well-being and growth of our employees. These include:

  • Generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays)
  • Dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing
  • An Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family
  • Health insurance, life insurance, and income protection
  • Wellbeing and sports programmes
  • Employee resource groups
  • 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • An Employee Share Plan
  • Beautiful offices
  • Flexible working
  • Career development opportunities


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