Senior Software Engineer (PHP/WordPress)

Employment Hero; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (PHP/WordPress) to build high-performance, scalable WordPress solutions. You’ll be instrumental in advancing their Employment Operating System, utilizing modern technologies while working remotely in a supportive environment that fosters career growth and innovation.

Benefits

Employee share options

Generous paternity leave policy

Subsidized egg freezing

WFH office expense budget

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with PHP frameworks like Laravel and Symfony.
• Willingness to learn WordPress and Gutenberg.
• Strong background in database design and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable WordPress sites tailored to modern architecture.
• Design bespoke solutions using the Gutenberg editor.
• Ensure performance and security with minimal reliance on external plugins.

Skills

PHP

Problem-solving

OOP

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (PHP/WordPress)

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 one of our Senior Software Developers (PHP), you’ll be accountable for building a high-performance, scalable WordPress site from the ground up. This isn’t your typical WordPress development role — we need someone who can design and develop bespoke solutions tailored to modern WordPress architecture, utilizing the full potential of the Gutenberg editor, with a focus on performance, security, and minimal reliance on external plugins. From our trailblazing AI hiring tool to our fully automated payroll solution, every component of our Employment Operating System is carefully designed to disrupt the employment industry for the better, improving the lives of business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere.Previous experience with WordPress is not necessary; you only need a willingness to learn and enhance your skills in WordPress and Gutenberg after joining us. We will provide support to help you upskill.

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

• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in building and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Some experience in developing custom WordPress plugins and themes is a plus.
• 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 infra, 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 paternity 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

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