Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

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

As one of our Senior Backend Engineers, you’ll be accountable for building and deploying the innovative features that change our customers’ lives every day. From our trailblazing AI hiring tool to our fully automated payroll solution, every component of our Employment Operating System is carefully designed to disrupt the employment industry for the better, improving the lives of business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere.

Our world-class Product and Engineering teams delivered almost 1,000 new features last year. As one of our Senior Engineers, you’ll play a vital role in the continued acceleration of our product strategy.

This will include

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems to support machine learning infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and implement features that underpin machine learning workflows.
• Continuously optimize and enhance existing infrastructure to boost the performance and resilience of our machine learning models and data pipelines.
• Work on data ingestion, processing, and storage systems to ensure the availability of high-quality data for training and inference.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health and performance of our machine learning infrastructure.
• Stay informed about the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in the fields of machine learning and data engineering.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

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

• Strong expertise in Python and its frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) with a focus on building scalable and maintainable code.
• Good understanding of database concepts and experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience in developing software, using microservices or SOA architecture for deployment on public clouds, preferably AWS
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of software design patterns.
• Quality coding practices, including test-driven development, unit testing and secure coding awareness
• Experience using Agile methodologies and working with Product teams
• Have experience in mentoring team mates, or even leading a squad
• English language abilities, both written and verbal - you’ll be working with people across the world, including from Australia

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.