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Lead PHP EngineerEmployment Innovations • Australia
Lead PHP Engineer

Lead PHP Engineer

Employment Innovations • Australia
30+ days ago
Job description

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

  • We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  • We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
  • We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  • We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  • We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
  • We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As a Lead PHP Engineer you will

  • Take ownership of both technical delivery and team leadership within your squad.
  • Build high-performance, scalable WordPress solutions, leveraging the Gutenberg editor and modern PHP practices.
  • Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, security, and scalability, with minimal reliance on external plugins.
  • Lead and mentor a squad of engineers, setting coding standards, conducting code reviews, and fostering a mission-first, high-performance culture.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering peers to deliver impactful outcomes in a fast-moving product environment.
  • Who you are

    To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

  • Proven hands-on expertise in PHP, WordPress, and Gutenberg.
  • Understanding of JavaScript (React), particularly for Gutenberg block development.
  • Knowledge of modern frontend technologies (React, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS).
  • Strong background with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony).
  • Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
  • Experience with MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database design.
  • Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployments (AWS)
  • Experience with unit testing and E2E testing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead by example and mentor others.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Bonus if you bring

  • Proficiency in RESTful API design and integration.
  • Familiarity with headless CMS architectures.
  • Experience in SaaS or product-based environments.
  • Exposure to hosting infrastructure, Reverse Proxy, CDN, WAF, etc.
  • What we can offer

    At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

  • You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
  • You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
  • You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
  • You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
  • You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
  • Applicant Privacy : Employment Hero is committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com / legals / applicant-policy /

    Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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