Paylocity

Senior Engineer Software, Payroll Compliance

Paylocity$102K — $146K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience
  • Proven track record of leading technical initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset with influencing ability
  • Experience in banking and money movement is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement modular software solutions for performance and scalability
  • Lead design discussions and incorporate feedback from cross-functional teams
  • Drive technical decisions aligned with business objectives and customer needs
  • Identify and resolve technical ambiguities through analysis and teamwork
  • Own medium to large-scale projects from inception to delivery
  • Coordinate with teams to manage technical dependencies
  • Maintain high standards in coding while adhering to timelines
  • Champion best practices in software development and testing
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems
  • Provide detailed code reviews to enhance code quality
  • Drive initiatives to reduce technical debt and refactor legacy code

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with flexibility on location
  • Eligibility for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on performance
  • Full range of benefits offered
  • Work-life balance with flexible hours
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Title: Senior Engineer Software

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Position Overview

The Senior Software Engineer leads technical initiatives and drives engineering excellence across our organization. This role combines technical expertise with leadership capabilities, focusing on architecting scalable solutions while mentoring and growing the engineering team.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Responsibilities
• Architect and implement modular, maintainable software solutions that optimize for performance and scalability
• Lead feature and epic design discussions, gathering and incorporating feedback from cross-functional teams
• Drive technical decision-making with consideration for business objectives and customer needs
• Identify and resolve technical ambiguities through systematic analysis and collaboration
• Own medium to large-scale projects from conception to delivery, requiring minimal supervision
• Coordinate across teams to identify and manage technical dependencies
• Maintain high-quality coding standards while meeting project timelines
• Champion best practices in software development, testing, and deployment
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems
• Provide detailed, actionable code reviews that enhance overall code quality
• Drive technical debt reduction initiatives and refactor legacy code

Growth & Development
• Guide junior engineers in adopting best practices and modern development techniques
• Facilitate knowledge sharing through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions
• Resolve conflicts independently when possible, escalating appropriately when needed
• Influence technical direction through well-reasoned arguments and demonstrated expertise

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivelant experience
  • Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience
  • Proven track record of leading significant technical initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to influence peers
  • Adaptable approach to changing requirements and priorities
  • Experience with banking and money movement subject matters is desirable

Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in software development languages and frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience with agile development methodologies
  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
  • Deep experience with C#, .NET, React, and SQL
  • Experience with CI/CD tools, i.e. GitHub, Postman, Octopus, Datadog
  • Deep understanding of system architecture principles
  • AWS or similar cloud experience is desirable
  • Experience using AI tools to accelerate code development is desirable

Physical requirements
• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

The pay range for this position is $102,300- $146,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers .

About Paylocity

Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions for medium-sized organizations in the United States. The company offers Payroll module that enables clients to automate key payroll processes and manage compliance; Core HR module, which provides a set of HR capabilities enabling clients to manage HR data; and Talent module that enable clients to manage their talent throughout employees' tenures, starting at recruiting and carrying through onboarding, learning, and performance management. It also provides Workforce Management module that enables clients to manage their time and labor processes; Benefits module, which offers benefit management solutions for healthcare and retirement plans; and Analytics module that enables clients to analyze and report on their business data. In addition, the company provides implementation and training, client and employee self-service, and online support and customer resources services. It markets and sells its products through direct sales force primarily to clients in the professional services, technology, retail, and financial services industries. Paylocity Holding Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Learn more about Paylocity
Size
4,150 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$67.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+23.2%
Revenue
$584.3 million
NASDAQ

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