Technical Engineering Lead (Website Platform)

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.

1. 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
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. 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
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As a technical engineering leader within our Website team, you will partner with our Product, SEO, and Conversion squads to deliver a world-class digital experience. This role transcends traditional engineering management; we are looking for a technical leader who thrives in a high-velocity, growth-oriented environment where shipping fast and maintaining architectural integrity go hand-in-hand.

As a Technical Engineering Lead, you will

• Drive Technical Excellence - Take full ownership of technical delivery and strategic leadership for your engineering squad.
• Own the Technical Roadmap - Develop the technical roadmap which complements the product roadmap and supports the business’ growth ambitions.
• Architect Scalable Solutions - Build high-performance platforms leveraging WordPress Gutenberg, modern PHP, and JavaScript (e.g., React/Next.js).
• Own Performance & Stability - Ensure best-in-class uptime, caching, and speed. You will align technical architecture with SEO, UX, and CRO requirements to maximize web engagement and conversion.
• Champion Continuous Improvement - Continuously evolve our engineering processes to ensure solutions are secure and scalable, prioritizing custom-built excellence over heavy reliance on external plugins.
• Drive Agentic Adoption - Set the standards and processes for the shift to agent assisted coding practices at the core of the SDLC.
• Ship It Mindset - Minimise friction and drive velocity, removing barriers and implementing tooling which allow incremental release strategies.
• Mentor & Scale Talent - Lead a high-performing squad, setting rigorous coding standards and fostering a mission-first culture through proactive mentorship, processes and methodologies which enable high-performance growth.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally - Partner closely with Product, Design, SEO and CRO peers to bridge the gap between technical execution and impactful business outcomes.

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

• Technical Mastery - CMS & Frameworks
  • PHP & WordPress Expert - Proven hands-on expertise in PHP, WordPress, and the Gutenberg editor.
  • Block Development - Deep understanding of JavaScript (React) and Next.js, specifically for Gutenberg block development.
  • Modern Frontend - Proficiency in modern frontend technologies, including React, Vue.js, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Language Frameworks - A strong understanding of frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony.
  • API Design - Proficiency in RESTful API design and third-party integrations.
  • Headless Architecture - Familiarity with composable architectural patterns which support scale, such as MACH.
• Engineering Standards & Architecture
  • Solid Foundations - A deep understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
  • Database Management - Experience with MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL, including database design and query optimization.
  • Testing Rigor - Hands-on experience with unit testing and E2E testing frameworks.
  • AI-First - A zealot for AI-assisted development using tools like Claude or Copilot.
• Infrastructure & DevOps
  • Version Control - Expert proficiency with Git and collaborative branching workflows.
  • Deployment Pipelines - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployments (specifically AWS).
  • Web Infrastructure - Exposure to hosting infrastructure, including Reverse Proxies, CDNs, and WAFs.
• Leadership & Impact
  • Growth Mindset - Never satisfied with the status quo, curious about the why behind the what and the how and obsessed with continuous improvement.
  • Lead by Example - Strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to mentor engineers and set a high bar for quality.
  • Agile Native - Experience working and thriving within Agile environments.
  • Startup DNA - Experience in a startup or high-growth tech business that ships products at a high velocity.
  • High Agency - Proven ability to work with high autonomy to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment with little to no supervision.
  • Adaptive Delivery - Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and delivering results under pressure without sacrificing quality.

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 parental 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.