Intermediate Software Engineer (React / PHP)

Who we are

Founded in 2002, ELMO Software has established itself as a leading provider of innovative HR technology solutions, proudly serving over 2,000 mid-sized organizations and more than one million end users across Australia, New Zealand and UK. Our comprehensive suite of ISO-certified solutions covers the entire employee lifecycle, empowering HR professionals to effectively manage their workforce and contribute to strategic decision-making.

At ELMO, our purpose is to unleash the impact of HR. Designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, ELMO's one-stop HR Information System (HRIS) adapts to your unique needs and workflows, ensuring seamless integration into your existing processes. Leveraging powerful technology, automation, and data analytics, ELMO Software equips organizations with the tools they need to drive efficiency and enhance employee engagement. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming HR practices through cutting-edge technology!

Life & Culture

At ELMO, you’ll join an extraordinary team dedicated to making a significant impact. We cultivate an authentic, collaborative, and vibrant work environment where creativity thrives. As an ELMOnian, you become part of an exceptional community that encourages personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll be supported through challenges, inspired to push your boundaries, and celebrated for your contributions. Join us to not only advance your career but also to enjoy a fulfilling and enjoyable workplace experience!

Some of our benefits

• Hybrid work set up
• Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
• Birthday leave, YOU day each year, as well as connecting people leave (up to 2 weeks working from anywhere)
• Inhouse Learning and Development initiatives
• ELMO Social and Diversity clubs
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Mental Health/EAP programs
• Flare Benefits (great discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice)

Our values

• Reimagine What's Possible - We believe innovation is human at its core. By staying open, fearless, and adaptive, we continuously push boundaries - while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
• Obsess over Customers – Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers.
• Help Others Thrive - Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive.
• Be Fearlessly Optimistic - We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge, as we know it will drive meaningful change.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team shaping the future of work at ELMO!

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.