Lead Platform Engineer - Salesforce
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Role Overview
Position: Lead Platform Engineer - Salesforce
Employer: Xero
Work Arrangement: HYBRID
Visa Framework: Australian Subclass 482 (TSS) / Skills in Demand & 186 ENS Eligible
Company & Culture
Xero is an ANZ cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors with millions of subscribers globally.
Key Responsibilities & Scope
The role and its impactAs a Platform Lead Engineer at Xero, you will partner with the Engineering Manager to set the technical vision for our Salesforce platform, then translate that vision into a clear, sequenced action plan. You'll own both the strategy and execution; setting direction in ambiguity and then delivering the plan to make it real. Your impact is measured less by features shipped and more by the leverage you create: how much safer, faster, and more reliable you make the teams that build on top of you.You'll model the standard for engineering excellence across Xero, staying hands-on while building the technical capability and development practices of every pod that depends on the platform. This is a role where you'll Go Bold by challenging the status quo of our platform architecture, and Go Together by coaching and developing engineers across multiple disciplines.The team and how they connectThe Salesforce platform team provides the foundation that other engineering pods depend on to build and operate their solutions at scale. We work closely with product, security, data governance, and AI operations teams to ensure our platform is secure, performant, and ready for the next generation of capabilities.The role will focus onTechnical Vision: Working with the EM to refine the technical vision for the platform, identifying the concrete steps to achieving that vision, and breaking these down to a granular level, so that these are executable by engineers in Q4 and subs
Candidate Qualifications & Profile
- Proven experience operating within high-impact industry or enterprise environments.
- Relevant degree or recognized professional accreditation in Cloud Accounting & SaaS.
- Strong collaborative problem-solving skills and dedication to technical or operational excellence.
Compensation Guidance (AUD)
Salary Range: AUD $1,40,000 - $1,89,000 / year (commensurate with skills & experience).
- Includes standard Australian statutory superannuation (11.5%+), health & wellness allowances, and professional progression pathways.
Official Application Route
Direct Employer Career Portal: Apply directly at the official Xero careers portal: [Lead Platform Engineer - Salesforce at Xero](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/9a92b261-887e-44e7-9766-aa0bf5130d81)
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