How to Find a XERO Developer?

Finding a XERO Developer may be no easy task. Especially if you’re thinking of finding a developer in your local area. Sure, XERO does indeed have a public API that everyone can tap into and connect with XERO. However, a good XERO developer has some very particular traits. Below are the things you need to look out for.

1. Xero Developer has to have Accounting Knowledge

   With any developer, you never quite want to be telling them what to do. A good developer will be able to guide you in making the right decisions in your business. A XERO developer will have worked with XERO a number of times. Most importantly, they would have worked within the accounting field for quite a while and understand all the terminology, both that XERO use as well as the one your accountant uses.

   If you’re not quite sure in your conversation to float things like Nominal Codes, and cost centres and see if they react at all to these terms. Things like TAX and VAT are on the easy side and as such any business is likely to understand these terms.

2. A XERO Developer has Previous Experience

   Having previous work with XERO means that they are likely to be able to develop the product faster, and most importantly get it right the first time around. In particular, if you’re looking to for clients to connect your application to their own XERO Account, and even more so when you’re looking to get listed as a XERO Partner. There are a number of hoops your application needs to jump through before getting published, and knowing them up-front will speed things up. So ask them to give you a few examples of work they’ve done - this shouldn’t be a big deal if they’ve got a portfolio.

3. Can do more than just XERO Development

   Most likely, you want more than just a XERO connection, but rather want to build a propriatery solution that works around XERO, and adds even further value. Ask for work which is more comprehensive than a XERO connection. Such as a whole application, or web service that accomplishes something similar to what you need.

Where do you look for a XERO Developer?

The easiest and best place would really be the XERO Developer Marketplace. There’s a list of just over 30 developers that are able to handle your needs and have showcased previous work to XERO. To be listed these guys needed reviews from clients which confirms the quality of the work provided.

You can stop your search for a XERO Developer Partner right here.

We (Maze Digital) are a XERO Developer Partner and have been since early 2018, our team has developed a number of applications which integrate to XERO. Some are proprietary to a client, hence cannot be shown publically - others are public apps, such as Buddy and HERO, which we are proud to have contributed to their product.

Our work with XERO started back in 2015 when we started collaborating with a local accounting firm, to ensure that their internal system was linked to XERO, ensuring that their books would finally be in order. Becoming a XERO developer partner has not been an easy journey, however, we have built our business around XERO. These days we only work and market ourselves to XERO powered businesses, as we know our expertise can help take your business forward.

If you’ve got more XERO related questions, and are not quite ready to engage a partner yet, feel free to head to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about XERO Integrations.

Our team is located in Malta an Island in the middle of the Mediterranean part of the European Union. We handle most of our client communication remotely, however, we are also flexible to hold in-person intensives.

If you’re serious about building a XERO Integrated Application, reach out, I’d love to talk about your challenges and see how we can take your XERO Powered Business forward.