Description
Our mission and where you fit in
Our ambitious team at Employment Hero is on a quest to transform employment, making it easier and more valuable for everyone. Our world-class software is the easiest way for small and medium-sized businesses to manage HR, payroll, employee engagement, and benefits.
Since our inception in 2014, we've had enormous growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans of slowing down.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing global unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!
In your role, you'll be focused on…
We are looking for experienced software development engineers (Intermediate/Senior) with a focus on software security, or former security experience. You will take ownership of detecting and remediating security vulnerabilities within our applications, through a combination of automated tooling and manual detection. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of products, across Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, .NET, and ReactJS. You will work closely with the engineering teams, platform teams, and security teams to ensure a good security posture across all of our applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review security vulnerabilities found in automated tooling, such as SonarCloud, and rule out false positives and prioritise actual issues.
- Manually inspect the code and test the running applications to detect additional security vulnerabilities.
- Working primarily in Ruby on Rails, either fix the issues directly or work with respective code owners to prioritise the resolution of the issue.
- Ensuring both a tactical and strategic approach to security across an engineering department of over 300 engineers.
- Drive continuous improvement through the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
- Collaborate with highly respected Software Development Engineers in a high performing and supportive environment.
- Demonstrate your passion for secure development across technically challenging development projects.
Requirements
You’re the hero we’re looking for if:
- You have solid programming experience; ideally in one of TypeScript, C#, or Ruby.
- Proficiency in Ruby programming language and Ruby frameworks such as Rails or Sinatra, OR expertise in other OOP languages such as Python, TypeScript, Golang, Java, etc. and a willingness to learn our tech stack.
- Experienced in secure development, penetration testing, or similar fields of security-focused development.
- Experienced in implementing secure coding practices, tooling, and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of standard Software Engineering processes, Testing, and Agile methodology.
- English language abilities, both written and verbal - you’ll be working with people across the world, including from Australia.
It’ll be great, but not essential, if you also have experience with:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science of Software Engineering or an equivalent.
- Experience in HR practices such as recruitment and performance management.
Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our values. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.
Benefits
Feel supported every step of the way
Whether it’s your first remote role, or you’re already a seasoned professional, it always helps to know you’re in a good company. With 220+ heroes in Vietnam and 800+ heroes globally - there’s always someone willing to lend a helping hand.
But don’t just take it from us, hear from your local heroes: Thao Ta, Head of People and Culture & Hung Pham, Group Engineer Manager
We can make you wow-to-proud and enjoy our exclusive perks and benefits at Employment Hero, including:
- Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
- 20 days Annual Leave, plus VN Public Holidays
- Leisure Rules Days - an extra day to take leave whenever you are simply not feeling very “workie”
- A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office or WFH station
- $500 USD for books, conferences & courses for your professional development plan
- $500 USD for English learning courses
- VND 80,000 budget for lunch for day-in-office
- Best-in-class hardware, tools and tech - choose either a MacBook Pro or Windows laptop
- Premium Healthcare Insurance Program for you and your loved ones.
- Sports club funded by Employment Hero
- Monthly get-together event in the office for team bonding
- Learning and development opportunities, including MCI courses, Go1 Learning, external study policy and tailor-made individual development plans
- Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
- Including Lightning Award for delivering quality work at speed and Values Champion Awards
- Annual Global Gathering to get to know your global colleagues - we’ve been to Thailand, Da Nang (Vietnam) and are excited to meet in Bali in September 2024
- Employee Share Option Program (ESOP): be an owner of Employment Hero
We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, and we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, simply let us know.
Remote-first principles
At Employment Hero, we're not just working remotely; we're integrating flexibility and global reach into the heart of our daily operations.
We also recognise the value of face-to-face connection, and organise local and global gatherings throughout the year to celebrate our wins and make meaningful connections with our colleagues.
And for those who enjoy working from an office, we also have a Hero Hub in HCMC, which you’re welcome to work from whenever you like.
Work your way
Every Hero has unique powers. Bound by a common purpose and trust, we encourage each other to work in ways that allow us to bring our best selves to work.
Not exactly the right fit for you?
If you’re excited about Employment Hero, but this role is not the one for you, we encourage you to explore our careers page, packed with many more great opportunities.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Feel free to share the role with your network !
About Employment Hero

Employment Hero is one Australia’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all of their HR, payroll, recruitment and employee benefit needs via one beautiful, cloud-based platform.
Over the past 6 years, we’ve had enormous growth. After taking Australia by storm, we set out to take on the rest of the world, launching internationally in New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore -- with many more to come. We’re now home to more than 140 members of staff in Australia, and 110 further employees throughout our international hubs.
At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We like to stay ahead of the curve and provide our team with tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative culture that rewards and recognises our team for great work.
If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you'll be challenged every day and supported on your journey, we could be just the place you’ve been looking for! We’re a passionate bunch who are tirelessly working to help SMEs. We’re mission-driven and never lose sight of our goal.
Oh, and we don’t want to toot our own horn (actually yes, we do), but others think we’re pretty cool too – we’ve received many awards for smashing some seriously ambitious goals including:
* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020
* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia
* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019
* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia
* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018
* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018
* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018
* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018
* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018
* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2
* BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015
* Anthill Smart 100 List 2015
* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015
* HRD Employer of Choice Award 2015
* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013