Lead Engineer

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Employment Hero Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Employment Hero

We're Employment Hero — a $2B+ Aussie tech company on a mission to make work easier and more valuable for everyone.

Our
Employment Operating System
unites hiring, HR, payroll, and benefits into one powerful, global platform.

Since launching in 2014, we've grown across
Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, and Canada
, serving
2M+ employees
from over
300,000 businesses
worldwide.

The EH Way

Our DNA is what we call
The EH Way
:

  • Mission First
    – everything we do is guided by our purpose.
  • Remote First
    – we empower flexible, asynchronous work and trust our teams fully.
  • AI First
    – we use AI as a foundation to scale, innovate, and simplify how we operate.
  • Apolitical
    – we stay focused on our mission, not external politics.
  • We Live by Our Values
    – 100% of the time.
  • We Expect High Performance
    – we don't settle for average.

About the Role

We're looking for a
Lead PHP Engineer
to take ownership of both
technical delivery
and
team leadership
within one of our high-impact squads.

You'll design and deliver scalable
WordPress
solutions using modern
PHP
and the
Gutenberg editor
, optimised for performance, security, and minimal plugin reliance.

As a hands-on leader, you'll mentor engineers, set coding standards, and collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering peers to drive measurable impact.

What You'll Bring

To thrive in this role, you'll embody
The EH Way
while bringing:

  • Deep expertise in
    PHP, WordPress, and Gutenberg
    .
  • Familiarity with
    JavaScript/React
    , especially Gutenberg block development.
  • Experience with
    Laravel
    or
    Symfony
    , strong grasp of OOP, SOLID, and design patterns.
  • Solid knowledge of
    MySQL / PostgreSQL
    (query optimisation, schema design).
  • Hands-on experience with
    Git
    ,
    Docker
    , and
    CI/CD pipelines
    .
  • Prior exposure to
    Agile
    teams and mentoring other developers.

Nice to have:

  • RESTful API design and integration experience.
  • Headless CMS or SaaS background.
  • Familiarity with hosting infrastructure,
    CDN, WAF, or reverse proxy
    setups.

What We Offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work — we live it.

  • 100% remote within Australia – own your time and your impact.
  • ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world's fastest-growing tech companies.
  • Generous parental leave + subsidised egg freezing.
  • WFH setup budget and flexible working hours.
  • Continuous learning & development programs.

Eligibility

Please note: this position is open to candidates
based in Australia
who hold
full working rights
(Citizen, PR, or valid visa allowing full-time remote work).

Apply Now

Join us in shaping the future of work.

Tags / Skills

php #wordpress #laravel #react #remotejob #australia #employmenthero #techcareers

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