Software Engineer - Database
Core
Build internal tooling for fleet management and database platform reliability, monitoring performance, improving observability, and investigating production issues to support Xero's engineering teams.
Role type
Software Engineer (Database Reliability)
Builds
Internal tooling for fleet management, database platform infrastructure, and observability solutions
Domain
SaaS / Cloud Infrastructure / Database Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
.NET, C#, AWS, SQL Server, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, backend software engineering, system observability, database performance tuning, resilient software design, automation
Preferred skills
AI-driven workflow integration, platform engineering mindset, mentoring peers
Technologies
.NET, C#, AWS, SQL Server, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL
Responsibilities
Monitor database platform performance and health, investigate and resolve production issues, build internal tooling to automate fleet management, improve platform observability, design resilient software solutions
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC