Staff Software Engineer

We are not seeking agency assistance for this vacancy. Thank you for respecting our recruitment process. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help modernise Medserv’s core platform and solve some of our most important technical challenges. You will be one of the most senior hands-on engineers in the team, working across architecture, system design, technical delivery and engineering standards. The role is primarily focused on PHP and Laravel, with opportunities to contribute to AI-assisted features across claims processing, medical coding and billing automation. What You’ll Do Lead projects from discovery through to productionShape platform architecture, APIs, data ownership and service boundariesDesign and build scalable PHP and Laravel systemsHelp modernise legacy applications safely and pragmaticallyReview critical code and improve engineering standardsSupport production incidents and long-term reliability improvementsMentor engineers and guide technical decisionsWork with DevOps to improve CI/CD, testing and observabilityContribute to AI-assisted product capabilities What We’re Looking For You do not need to meet every requirement below. We are primarily looking for a highly capable engineer with strong judgement, broad technical experience and the ability to influence engineering beyond an individual project. Strong professional experience with PHPExperience with Laravel or another modern PHP frameworkStrong system design and database skillsExperience modernising complex or legacy platformsGood knowledge of MySQL, APIs, security and automated testingStrong technical judgement and the ability to work through ambiguityExperience mentoring engineers and influencing technical directionExperience with React, Vue or TypeScript is useful but not essential. Desirable Any of the following would be beneficial, but they are not required: Healthcare, billing, payments or regulated-industry experienceExperience delivering AI or LLM-assisted featuresExperience with large-scale platform migrations What we offer Annual leave - 21 days' annual leave plus 2.5 discretionary company daysHoliday Plus scheme - purchase additional leave through our HPSService-based leave accrual - earn additional annual leave as your length of service growsFlexi start - giving you greater flexibility to balance work and personal commitmentsCorporate health insurance – company-funded cover through Irish LifeEnhanced pension - employer contributions above the statutory minimumLife assurance - available from day oneEnhanced maternity and paternity leave – subject to eligibilityWorkcation opportunities – flexibility to work remotely from an approved locationFunded gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing with FlyefitEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing support for you and your familyProfessional development – investment in training, certifications and career progressionSports and social programme - regular company events and team activitiesComfortable workplace amenities - healthy food options and comfortable recreational spacesTax-efficient benefits - including commuter travel support and the Bike to Work SchemeEmployee referral bonus – help us grow our team - as a Medserv employee, earn a bonus for successfully referring talented people to join our team Additional Information: This is a flexible hybrid position. While day-to-day flexibility is supported, you'll be expected to attend our Dublin office for key planning sessions, design workshops and collaborative activities. Applicants should therefore be based within reasonable travelling distance of Dublin.All offers are subject to a current work permitPlease review our Candidate Privacy Notice available here