Remote Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead Experience

About the Role

We're hiring a Remote Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Employment Hero. In this role, you will drive technical direction, solve complex problems at scale, and enable your team to deliver impactful features for thousands of customers around the world. Our product ecosystem ranges from AI-driven hiring tools to automated payroll systems, all built to redefine how the world works.

What You'll Do

• Lead by example, designing, implementing, and reviewing scalable backend systems.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers and Product teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify challenges, shape solutions, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Champion engineering best practices including clean architecture, automated testing, CI/CD, and peer reviews.
• Mentor and guide engineers in your squad to foster technical growth and ownership.
• Communicate clearly and proactively in an asynchronous, distributed environment.

Requirements

• You are a senior-level Software Engineer with strong experience in backend or API development.
• You have solid engineering fundamentals and a track record of solving real-world problems through scalable, maintainable systems.
• You take ownership of the problems you solve, thinking beyond the code to ensure your solutions create lasting value for customers and the business.
• You are proficient in at least one backend language and are open to learning our stack.
• You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and thrive in cross-functional environments with global teammates.
• You are a team player who supports others, embraces feedback, and contributes to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Ruby or willingness to learn it.
• Familiarity with agent-assisted software delivery methodologies.
• Background in modern engineering practices and tools.

What We Offer

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

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