Employment Hero - Senior Backend Engineer [Remote]

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Who We Are

At Employment Hero, we're 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.

Our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way, is what sets us apart from other companies. We're proud of our values and the way we operate. We're Mission First, meaning everything we do is driven by our mission. We're Remote First, championing a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy. We're AI First, committed to using AI to accelerate our mission. We're Apolitical, not taking a position on political or social topics unless it relates to our mission. We Live by Our Values, role-modeling our values 100% of the time. We Expect High Performance, setting a high standard and striving for excellence.

The Role

As one of our Senior Backend Engineers, you'll be accountable for building and deploying the innovative features that change our customers' lives every day. 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. Our world-class Product and Engineering teams delivered almost 1,000 new features last year. As one of our Senior Engineers, you'll play a vital role in the continued acceleration of our product strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive your squad to develop critical features for our customers. We primarily develop our applications using Ruby. If you're not familiar with Ruby, no worries - we offer training to ensure you're equipped with the necessary skills.
  • Collaborate closely with our global team of designers, product managers, and UX specialists to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Write automated tests for your production codes.
  • Develop and maintain key components of web applications.
  • Conduct testing and code reviews for both yourself and your colleagues.
  • Mentor the Junior Engineers within your squad.

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:

  • Highly skilled technical expertise, with 6+ years of experience in Software Development (but we grade based on technical expertise over years of experience).
  • Previous experience in Server-side and RESTful API Development and integration.
  • Proficiency in at least one OOP language, such as Python, Java, PHP, etc. We'll upskill you in Ruby when you join.
  • Proven experience implementing, maintaining, and deploying full-stack web technologies.
  • Strong understanding of best practice software engineering processes, testing, and Agile methodology.
  • Team player with a highly adaptable and versatile approach to work.
  • Good verbal and written English.
  • Passion for learning, sharing knowledge, and mentoring team mates.
  • Experience is important, but for us, the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our EH Way of working.

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:

  • Working remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge, and outputs.
  • Surrounding yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life.
  • Owning ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world's fastest-growing tech companies.
  • Access to a wide range of benefits, including a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing, a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the employment industry and want to join a team that's changing the game, we'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact us at tammy.tay@employmenthero.com to discuss further.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've received many questions from interested candidates about the Senior Backend Engineer role at Employment Hero. Below, we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions to help you better understand the role and what we're looking for.

Q: What is the typical career path for a Senior Backend Engineer at Employment Hero?

A: As a Senior Backend Engineer at Employment Hero, you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Our typical career path for a Senior Backend Engineer includes:

  • 6+ years of experience in Software Development, with a strong focus on Server-side and RESTful API Development and integration.
  • Proficiency in at least one OOP language, such as Python, Java, PHP, etc.
  • Proven experience implementing, maintaining, and deploying full-stack web technologies.
  • Strong understanding of best practice software engineering processes, testing, and Agile methodology.
  • Leadership and mentoring opportunities, including mentoring Junior Engineers within your squad.

Q: What is the team structure like at Employment Hero?

A: Our team structure at Employment Hero is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be part of a global team of designers, product managers, and UX specialists. Our team is organized into squads, each with a clear mission and objectives. You'll work closely with your squad to develop critical features for our customers.

Q: What is the remote work policy like at Employment Hero?

A: At Employment Hero, we're Remote First, meaning we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere, at any time, as long as you're meeting your objectives and delivering high-quality results.

Q: What kind of training and development opportunities are available at Employment Hero?

A: We're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have access to:

  • Ruby on Rails training, to help you get up to speed with our primary development language.
  • Agile methodology training, to help you understand and apply best practices in software development.
  • Leadership and mentoring training, to help you develop your leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Access to online courses and tutorials, to help you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.

Q: What is the compensation and benefits package like at Employment Hero?

A: As a Senior Backend Engineer at Employment Hero, you'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Salary: a competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
  • ESOP: ownership of employee share options in one of the world's fastest-growing tech companies.
  • Benefits: a wide range of benefits, including a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing, a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities.

Q: How do I apply for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Employment Hero?

A: If you're passionate about making a difference in the employment industry and want to join a team that's changing the game, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to tammy.tay@employmenthero.com. We can't wait to hear from you!