Job description
Who we are
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
We’re on the hunt for a high-impact Senior Software Engineer to join one of our most strategically important squads at Employment Hero.
In this role, you’ll be among the first engineers shaping a new fintech product that integrates with our existing payroll ecosystem. This product will handle complex and regulated financial operations across multiple regions. It’s an ambitious undertaking that requires secure, scalable, and well-architected systems.
As an early member of the squad, you’ll take on a pivotal role in both technical direction and hands-on development. You’ll work across discovery, architecture, implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure this product meets the highest standards of security, performance, and reliability.
Your key responsibilities will include
- Designing and building backend systems that power financial automation workflows for payroll-related use cases
- Translating business and compliance requirements into reliable, secure engineering solutions
- Owning the design and implementation of distributed systems, internal APIs, and key integrations
- Collaborating with stakeholders from product, engineering, and compliance to balance innovation with regulatory standards
- Championing technical quality and maintainability through best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing
- Helping shape a strong, remote-first engineering culture
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fintech environments, enjoys ownership and autonomy, and wants to solve real-world problems with global impact.
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
- At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Backend Engineer, including delivering complex systems in fintech, payments, banking, or compliance-sensitive domains
- Strong capabilities in backend architecture, system design, and simplifying complex requirements into scalable solutions
- Comfort working in cloud-native environments, ideally AWS
- Proficiency in one or more modern backend languages such as Ruby, Go, Java, Node, or Python. Ruby experience is a plus but not required
- Ownership mindset and confidence in debugging and maintaining systems in production
- Clear communication and async collaboration skills, especially when working across distributed teams and time zones
Nice to have
- Experience with payroll systems, payment gateways, or integrations with financial institutions
- Familiarity with security standards, AML/KYC practices, or working with external compliance partners
- Experience launching greenfield products or being an early engineer in a new team
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.
