Intermediate Software Engineer

Posted: 10/10/2025

Closing Date: 08/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Engineering,IT

Who we are…

Founded in 2002, ELMO Software has established itself as a leading provider of innovative HR technology solutions, proudly serving over 2,000 mid-sized organizations and more than one million end users across Australia, New Zealand and UK. Our comprehensive suite of ISO-certified solutions covers the entire employee lifecycle, empowering HR professionals to effectively manage their workforce and contribute to strategic decision-making.

At ELMO, our purpose is to unleash the impact of HR. Designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, ELMO's one-stop HR Information System (HRIS) adapts to your unique needs and workflows, ensuring seamless integration into your existing processes. Leveraging powerful technology, automation, and data analytics, ELMO Software equips organisations with the tools they need to drive efficiency and enhance employee engagement.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming HR practices through cutting-edge technology

Life & Culture...

At ELMO, you'll join an extraordinary team dedicated to making a significant impact. We cultivate an authentic, collaborative, and vibrant work environment where creativity thrives.

As an ELMOnian, you become part of an exceptional community that encourages personal and professional growth. Here, you'll be supported through challenges, inspired to push your boundaries, and celebrated for your contributions. Join us to not only advance your career but also to enjoy a fulfilling and enjoyable workplace experience

Some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid work set up
• Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
• Birthday leave, YOU day each year, as well as connecting people leave (up to 2 weeks working from anywhere)
• Inhouse Learning and Development initiatives
• ELMO Social and Diversity clubs
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Mental Health/EAP programs
• Flare Benefits (great discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice)

Our values:

• Reimagine What's Possible - We believe innovation is human at its core. By staying open, fearless, and adaptive, we continuously push boundaries - while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
• Obsess over Customers – Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers.
• Help Others Thrive - Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive.
• Be Fearlessly Optimistic - We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge, as we know it will drive meaningful change.

Please note: Our internal Talent Acquisition team has got this covered, we're not open to using an agency for this role.

About the Opportunity...

Ready to make a real impact? As an Intermediate Software Engineer at ELMO, you'll be a crucial part of our innovative engineering team, driving the delivery of reliable, scalable software across our dynamic platforms. Your mission will be to transform complex business requirements into clean, maintainable solutions, all while actively engaging in agile team activities and enriching technical discussions.

You'll also get to leverage cutting-edge AI tools like GitHub Copilot to supercharge your development workflow and empower junior engineers through invaluable mentoring and collaborative efforts.

If you're fueled by a passion for continuous learning, dedicated to crafting high-quality code, and thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, this is an exceptional chance to accelerate your career with us.

What You'll Do…

• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions
• Deliver clean, efficient code in line with modern software engineering practices
• Collaborate with team through agile ceremonies, pair programming, and code reviews
• Contribute to architectural discussions and share technical insights to inform product decisions
• Apply AI tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance development workflows and productivity
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in a supportive, growth-focused environment
• Help maintain CI/CD pipelines and support deployment processes
• Continuously learn and adopt best practices in coding, testing, and team collaboration
• Ensure secure, high-quality code aligned with performance and privacy standards
• Participate in ongoing learning and team knowledge-sharing initiatives

What we would like to see you bring to the team…

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a software engineer in an agile/scrum environment.
• Solid experience in PHP or similar, preferably but not limited to Symphony or Laravel
• A foundation in core software engineering principles with an interest and ability to learn other frameworks and languages (e.g., , React).
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, MVC, and design patterns.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g., AWS), API design, and microservices.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., MySQL) and code versioning tools like Git.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work collaboratively.

Apply now and be part of the team shaping the future of work at ELMO

ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are also committed to advancing reconciliation at ELMOthrough ourReflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

At ELMO, we are passionate about empowering HR with responsible, secure and safe AI, aiming to be among the first in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification. Handling sensitive employee data necessitates strict adherence to our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies, making data privacy and security paramount in every role.