Full Stack PHP Developer | AI & Automation | Fully Remote
Fully remote (within Australia) full-stack PHP developer building and maintaining accounting data migration software that moves books into Xero. Day to day is PHP/Laravel work, SQL and REST API integrations, plus heavy use of AI-assisted development (Cursor) and implementing AI/automation into migration systems.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast QLD
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least 2 years of professional software development experience with demonstrated ownership of development tasks
- Strong PHP skills and experience with Laravel
- Advanced practical use of AI-assisted development tools, preferably Cursor
- Hands-on experience implementing AI functionality or AI-enabled workflows, including integrating models or services into applications
- Sound judgement about where AI adds value, validating output and handling sensitive data
- Practical SQL experience (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server or similar)
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Working knowledge of JavaScript and modern frontend development, preferably React
- Experience using Git, pull requests and code reviews
- Clear communication, attention to detail and effective remote teamwork
- Australian work rights and willingness to complete reference and police checks
Nice to have
- Data migration, transformation or reconciliation experience
- Browser automation using Playwright or Puppeteer
- Automation or scripting tools such as AutoIt or VBScript
- Accounting software, bookkeeping or financial data experience
Full description
Develop accounting data migration software using PHP, AI and automation. Fully remote role within Australia.
About Jet Convert
Jet Convert specialises in migrating accounting data into Xero for businesses and accounting practices across Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, we combine software, automation and accounting knowledge to make complex migrations accurate and efficient.
The role
We’re looking for a skilled Full Stack PHP Developer with strong practical experience using AI in software development and implementing AI-powered solutions.
You’ll build, maintain and improve our migration systems, working directly with our operations team to understand requirements and deliver reliable solutions.
We use Cursor extensively. You’ll need to go beyond basic prompting, using AI effectively to investigate code, develop functionality, troubleshoot issues and improve workflows. You’ll also identify and implement opportunities to integrate AI into our software and processes, with appropriate testing and validation.
This role suits someone who can learn existing systems quickly, work independently and take ownership of tasks through development, review and testing.
We’re recruiting now and would prefer someone available to start soon, allowing time for onboarding and knowledge transfer ahead of December.
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain PHP applications and accounting data migration tools.
- Use AI-assisted development tools effectively across investigation, coding, testing and documentation.
- Identify, evaluate and implement AI and automation solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency and operational workflows.
- Build and maintain integrations with accounting platforms, external services and AI APIs.
- Investigate technical issues across application code, databases and integrations.
- Work with operational staff to clarify requirements and deliver practical solutions.
- Participate in peer reviews, sprint planning and agreed testing and release processes.
- Document system knowledge, share what you learn and communicate progress and blockers clearly.
What you’ll bring
- At least two years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated ownership of development tasks.
- Strong PHP skills and experience with Laravel.
- Advanced practical use of AI-assisted development tools, preferably Cursor, including providing relevant context, guiding complex tasks and critically reviewing generated code.