Remote Senior PHP Developer

Description:

• Employment Hero is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to join their team and contribute to their mission of making employment easier and more valuable for everyone.
• The company has experienced impressive growth since its inception in 2014, reaching unicorn status in 2022 and serving 400,000 businesses globally with over 3 million users on their platform.
• The role involves building a high-performance, scalable WordPress site from the ground up, focusing on bespoke solutions tailored to modern WordPress architecture and utilizing the Gutenberg editor.
• Candidates do not need previous experience with WordPress but must have a willingness to learn and enhance their skills in WordPress and Gutenberg after joining.
• The company promotes a culture known as "The EH Way," which emphasizes innovation, flexibility, and alignment with company values.

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/PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database design, is necessary.
• Proficiency in building and integrating RESTful APIs is expected.
• A strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git, is required.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud-based deployments is necessary.
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team are essential.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a fast-paced environment is necessary.
• Preferred qualifications include some experience in developing custom WordPress plugins and themes, understanding of JavaScript (particularly React), knowledge of modern frontend technologies, and familiarity with headless CMS architectures.

Benefits:

• Employees receive a generous budget for their home office and access to cutting-edge tools and technology.
• The position offers 20 days of Annual Leave, plus Vietnamese Public Holidays.
• A budget of $500 USD is provided for professional development plans and another $500 USD for English learning courses.
• Premium Healthcare Insurance Program is available for employees and their loved ones, along with full gross salary paid social insurance.
• Employment Hero funds a sports club for employees and hosts monthly get-together events in the office, providing a VND 80,000 budget for lunch on in-office days.
• The company has reward and recognition programs to acknowledge great work.
• Employees can participate in the Employee Share Option Program, allowing them to be owners of Employment Hero.
• An Annual Global Gathering is organized, with past events held in locations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali, with plans for Dubai in 2025.