Employment Hero is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead (PHP) to architect and build a new, high-performance WordPress platform. You will be responsible for creating a scalable foundation using modern WordPress architecture, with a focus on bespoke development, performance, and security.
What You'll Do
- Build a high-performance, scalable WordPress site from the ground up.
- Design and develop bespoke solutions tailored to modern WordPress architecture.
- Utilize the full potential of the Gutenberg editor.
- Focus on performance, security, and minimal reliance on external plugins.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in PHP development with a strong background in Laravel, Symfony, or other modern PHP frameworks.
- Willingness to learn and work with WordPress and Gutenberg.
- Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
- Experience working with MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database design.
- Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud-based deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience with unit testing & E2E testing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Proficiency in building and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Some experience in developing custom WordPress plugins and themes.
- Understanding of JavaScript, particularly React (used in Gutenberg blocks).
- Knowledge of modern frontend technologies such as React, Vue.js, or Tailwind CSS.
- Familiarity with headless CMS architectures.
- Prior experience working in a SaaS or product-based company.
- Experience working with hosting infrastructure, Reverse Proxy, CDN, WAF, etc.
Technical Stack
- PHP, Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, Gutenberg
- MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL
- Git, CI/CD, Docker
- AWS, GCP, Azure
- JavaScript, React, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS
Benefits & Compensation
- Work remotely with flexibility to own your time and impact.
- Access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs.
- Surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues.
- Own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.
- Generous paternity leave policy.
- Subsidised egg freezing.
- WFH office expense budget.
- Outstanding learning & development opportunities.
Work Mode
This role is remote-first and open to candidates based in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, or Canada. Our model champions asynchronous communication and autonomy.
Employment Hero is an equal opportunity employer.
