Senior Software Engineer

Education Perfect

full-time

Posted on: 10/22/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇦🇺 Australia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSjQueryMySQLPHP

About the role

Play a key role in developing, improving and maintaining our Essential Assessment software platform
Deliver high quality code across projects, using strong judgment to solve complex technical problems
Drive ongoing technical improvement and modernisation of the platform through your work
Ensure all software meets standards for quality, security, maintainability, reliability and extensibility
Quickly build a deep understanding of the platform’s history, architecture and systems
Support and mentor more junior developers, offering guidance and constructive feedback
Perform and maintain both automated and manual testing to ensure stability and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve code level issues efficiently and effectively
Create clear, concise technical documentation for future reference and team knowledge sharing
Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture where everyone feels supported and empowered

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience working with PHP and MySQL
Experience working with legacy systems, jQuery, AWS and accessibility best practices
Proven ability to deliver high quality work independently and consistently, from requirements through to production
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross functional teams
Attention to detail, with a deep care for quality, maintainability and user experience
A trusted, reliable and professional team member who takes pride in their craft

Benefits

Share in our success through our employee equity bonus plan, giving everyone a sense of ownership and shared growth
Enjoy a full company shutdown over Christmas, with 3 extra paid days so you can fully switch off and recharge
Take a paid volunteer day each year to give back to a cause that matters to you
Option to buy an extra week of annual leave if you’d like more time for holidays or personal projects
Work from anywhere for up to 90 days each year, whether that’s visiting family interstate or exploring a new country
Receive a $750 wellness bonus each year to put toward whatever supports your health and wellbeing
Get financial support to create a comfortable, productive home workspace that helps you do your best work
If you work remotely or in a hybrid setup, you’ll also get $50 a month toward your phone and internet costs
We support growing families with generous parental leave, including 12 weeks full pay top up for primary caregivers, 3 weeks for secondary caregiver, and 5 extra days of new parent leave, plus enhanced pension contributions when you return to work
Access 24/7 confidential wellbeing, safety and medical support through Sonder, fully funded by EP and available globally
Keep growing with regular learning opportunities, workshops and development conversations that help you shape your career path
Celebrate your milestones with extra leave and cash rewards at 5, 10 and 15 years with EP
Earn a $1,800 referral bonus when someone you recommend joins and passes their trial period
Take advantage of EV novated leasing options, making it easy and tax efficient to switch to an electric vehicle
Get involved in our Mana Wahine, DEI, Environmental Impact and Wellness Committees, these are great ways to connect and make a difference
Be part of a global, values-driven business that’s Diversity Works accredited, Carbon Net Zero certified, a BCorp and a Digital Promise partner, all united by our mission to make a real impact for educators and learners everywhere