# Full Stack Software Engineer (PHP / React)

**Company:** [Compass Education](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/p9gbuotggcdvaWi9Z6H18T.md)
**Location:** North Sydney, Australia
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Engineering

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## Description

**Come shape the future of education with us.**

At School Bytes, we’re transforming the way schools manage their day-to-day operations - from finance and payments to communication, events and administration.

Our platform is built specifically for Australian schools, with a strong focus on the needs of NSW public schools, helping them operate more efficiently and reduce administrative burden.

Backed by the Compass Education, we combine the pace and ownership of a product-focused team with the scale and impact of a broader education technology ecosystem supporting thousands of schools globally.

We’re now looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team!

**About the Role & Team**

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and evolving the systems that schools rely on every day.

This role blends hands-on development with problem-solving, creativity and continuous learning. You’ll design and build scalable systems that are secure, maintainable and intuitive to use, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of our platform.

You’ll work across a modern web stack including PHP and React, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver practical, high-impact solutions for schools.

**At School Bytes, you will:**

-   Write clean, maintainable and high-quality code across a platform used by schools at scale.
-   Champion engineering best practices including software craftsmanship, clean code and collaborative development.
-   Analyse problems deeply, uncover complexity and design solutions that balance technical feasibility with real-world business & school needs.
-   Actively contribute to sprint planning, technical design sessions and retrospectives with thoughtful, evidence-based input.
-   Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to ensure solutions align with customer outcomes.
-   Communicate ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
-   Stay current with modern tools, frameworks and development practices, applying learnings to improve the product.
-   Contribute to improving team processes, code quality and overall engineering standards.

## Requirements

**About You**

We are always on the lookout for individuals who are able to bring a high level of energy and a positive can-do attitude to our team. If you are someone who is passionate about coding and loves keeping up to date with new technologies - then we want to speak with you!

You will also have:

-   2+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in SaaS or product-led environments.
-   Proficiency working with modern web technologies (PHP & React) and front-end frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
-   A strong understanding of software design principles, clean architecture, and modern development practices.
-   A passion for software development and proactively keeping up to date with new tech.
-   Experience designing and implementing database solutions using SQL and/or NoSQL technologies.
-   Familiarity with monitoring tools and CI/CD pipelines.
-   Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
-   A passion for continuous improvement, in code quality, personal growth, and team success.
-   A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership, share ideas, and see them through to implementation.

## Benefits

**What’s in it for you?**

-   We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.
-   Hybrid working environment (North Sydney-based team)
-   Learning & Development opportunities & PD budget - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
-   24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.
-   Access to our Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers.
-   A supportive, inclusive culture where you’ll be valued and heard.

**It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us.**

**Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**

_Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:_

-   a valid Employee Working With Children Check
-   a satisfactory National Police Check
-   verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate

**Ready to make a difference?**

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about School Bytes & Compass on our websites - [https://www.compass.education/](https://www.compass.education/), [https://www.schoolbytes.education/](https://www.schoolbytes.education/).