Senior Software Engineer (React/PHP)

Responsibilities

• Own stories and smaller epics end to end, from requirements refinement through build, testing, deployment and production support.
• Build secure, reliable and scalable product features in partnership with Product Owners and engineering peers.
• Work in an AI-native engineering environment, using AI tools and agents to accelerate routine work while applying sound judgement to all outputs before deployment.
• Contribute to design discussions and follow established engineering standards and patterns.
• Help investigate and resolve production issues across the team's applications.
• Support continuous improvement through documentation, knowledge sharing and process refinement.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with PHP, React and modern web application development.
• Solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals, including SOLID, REST, OOP and secure coding practices.
• Ability to produce maintainable, well-tested and well-documented code.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, including log analysis and production investigation.
• Confidence using AI coding tools effectively, including effective prompt writing and critical review of generated output.
• Nice to have:
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL.

ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are also committed to advancing reconciliation at ELMO through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). At ELMO, we are passionate about empowering HR with responsible, secure and safe AI, aiming to be among the first in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification. Handling sensitive employee data necessitates strict adherence to our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies, making data privacy and security paramount in every role.