Remote Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP)

Description:

• Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone, providing an all-in-one solution for hiring, HR, payroll, and benefits.
• The company has scaled to a $2 billion valuation since its inception in 2014 and operates in six countries: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, and Canada, servicing over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
• The role of Intermediate Software Engineer (PHP) involves building a high-performance, scalable WordPress site from the ground up, focusing on bespoke solutions tailored to modern WordPress architecture.
• The position emphasizes performance, security, and minimal reliance on external plugins, with a commitment to using AI to enhance the Employment Operating System.
• Previous experience with WordPress is not necessary; candidates should have a willingness to learn and enhance their skills in WordPress and Gutenberg after joining.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience in PHP development with a strong background in Laravel, Symfony, or other modern PHP frameworks.
• A willingness to learn and work with WordPress and Gutenberg is essential.
• A solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles is required.
• Experience working with MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database design, is necessary.
• Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git, is required.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud-based deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is essential.
• Experience with unit testing and E2E testing is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team are necessary.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a fast-paced environment is required.

Benefits:

• Employment Hero offers a remote work environment, allowing employees to own their time and impact.
• Employees will have access to cutting-edge tools to enhance their work, knowledge, and outputs.
• The company fosters a culture of ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge each other to perform at their best.
• Employees will own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.
• A wide range of benefits is provided, including a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidized egg freezing, a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning and development opportunities.