First AI Developer- Xero & Nexus Expertise- AI Transformation

About Auxilium

Auxilium is building the next generation of HR, Employer of Record (EOR), and payroll technology for the GCC. At the heart of this vision is Nexus, our proprietary platform that manages employee onboarding and offboarding, payroll processing, workforce administration, compliance workflows, and the complete EOR lifecycle.

We believe the future of software development is AI-assisted, agent-driven, and product-focused. We are building a small, high-performing technology team that leverages AI as a force multiplier to move faster, build smarter, and create exceptional products.

We are looking for an AI First Developer who embraces modern AI-powered development practices and can help accelerate Nexus into the leading workforce operations platform in the region.

Job Purpose

The AI First Developer will play a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and scaling Nexus. As one of the core members of a small technology team, you will work across the entire technology stack, owning features from concept through deployment and support.

This role combines software engineering, product thinking, automation, AI-assisted development, systems integration, and operational problem-solving. You will be expected to leverage AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow while maintaining strong engineering judgment and accountability for quality, security, and performance.

The successful candidate will help build scalable systems, automate operational workflows, integrate external platforms, and contribute to the development of AI-driven and agentic capabilities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Stack Development

• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain features across the Nexus platform.
• Develop modern web applications using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Build responsive user interfaces focused on usability, efficiency, and user experience.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, workflows, and database structures.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.

AI-First Engineering

• Use AI development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, Replit, Lovable, and similar platforms to accelerate development.
• Evaluate, challenge, and validate AI-generated code rather than accepting outputs at face value.
• Build AI-assisted workflows and internal productivity tools.
• Design and implement agentic systems, autonomous workflows, and intelligent process automation.
• Continuously identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve development speed and business operations.

Product Ownership

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Operations, Finance, and Compliance.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Contribute to product design decisions and roadmap discussions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
• Take ownership of features throughout their entire lifecycle.

Systems Integration

• Develop and maintain integrations with:
  • Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Graph
  • Accounting platforms such as Xero
  • HR and payroll systems
  • Government and compliance platforms
  • Third-party APIs and external vendors
• Build and maintain:
  • REST APIs
  • Webhook integrations
  • Authentication and authorization systems
  • Data synchronization services

Platform Reliability & Security

• Support deployment, monitoring, and operational management of applications.
• Assist in maintaining secure development and deployment practices.
• Participate in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices and ISO 27001 principles.
• Conduct code reviews and security assessments where appropriate.

Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain automated and manual testing strategies.
• Ensure features are thoroughly tested before release.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Document architecture, integrations, APIs, and workflows.
• Support knowledge sharing across the technology team.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

No specific degree or formal qualification is required.

We care more about your ability to build, solve problems, and demonstrate practical capability than your academic background.

A strong portfolio of work is essential.

Examples include:

• GitHub repositories
• Personal projects
• Commercial applications
• SaaS products
• Open-source contributions
• AI-assisted development projects

Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate what they built, how they built it, and how AI tools contributed to the process.

Experience

• Approximately 1+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience delivering software used by real customers or businesses.
• Demonstrated experience using AI coding tools in production or project environments.
• Experience building and deploying full-stack applications.
• Experience working with APIs, databases, and cloud-hosted systems.

Technical Skills

Frontend

• React
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Modern frontend frameworks and component libraries

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js or equivalent frameworks
• REST API development
• Authentication and authorization systems

Database

• PostgreSQL
• Neon Serverless PostgreSQL
• Database design and optimization
• SQL performance tuning

Cloud & Infrastructure

• AWS fundamentals
• Deployment pipelines
• Monitoring and logging
• Backup and recovery procedures
• Basic DevOps practices

AI Development

• Claude Code
• Cursor
• Replit
• Lovable
• Agentic workflows
• MCP integrations
• Prompt engineering
• AI-assisted software delivery

Preferred Experience

Candidates with exposure to any of the following will be highly regarded:

• HR Technology
• Employer of Record (EOR) platforms
• Payroll systems
• Workforce management solutions
• Microsoft Graph integrations
• Xero integrations
• GCC employment processes
• Compliance automation
• ISO 27001 environments
• State machine architecture
• Event-driven systems
• Workflow orchestration platforms

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks like a builder rather than just a coder.
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Is naturally curious and enjoys solving difficult problems.
• Challenges assumptions and validates information independently.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Can work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Learns quickly and adapts to new technologies.
• Balances speed with quality and security.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.

Key Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Speed and quality of feature delivery.
• Platform stability and reliability.
• Reduction in operational manual effort through automation.
• Quality and maintainability of code.
• Successful deployment of AI-powered capabilities.
• Positive stakeholder feedback.
• Contribution to the growth and scalability of Nexus.

Why Join Auxilium?

• Build technology that directly impacts thousands of employees across the GCC.
• Work at the forefront of AI-assisted software development.
• Help shape a rapidly growing platform from the ground up.
• Gain exposure across product, engineering, operations, and business strategy.
• Join a small team where your work has immediate visibility and impact.
• Be part of creating one of the region's leading HR, payroll, and EOR platforms