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 include: 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. Please note: Our internal Talent Acquisition team has got this covered, we’re not open to using an agency for this role. Job Description About the Opportunity Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable features for the HR Core platform Write clean, testable code and contribute to resolving complex technical issues Apply best practices including SOLID principles, design patterns, and modern dev methodologies Champion the use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve development workflows and efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams in code reviews, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving Contribute to improving CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and system reliability Share technical knowledge with peers and support onboarding of new team members Maintain high-quality documentation for system design and technical decisions Ensure strong test coverage and compliance with security and privacy standards Desired Skills and Experience What we would like to see you bring to the team: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5 years of demonstrated experience as a software engineer in an agile/scrum environment. Strong proficiency and 5 years of experience in PHP (e.g., Symfony, Laravel). A strong foundation in core software engineering principles with an interest and ability to learn other frameworks and languages (e.g., Node.js, React). Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, MVC, and design patterns. Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS), API design, microservices, and an understanding of Domain Driven Design. Proficiency with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL) and code versioning tools like Git. Understanding of fundamental design principles for building scalable and concurrent applications. Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. 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.
