Ceridian

Software Developer (Workforce Management team)

Ceridian$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of object-oriented principles and 2+ years of experience with C#/.NET, including async/await and LINQ
  • Experience with modern .NET versions (6/7/8) and ability to modernize legacy code
  • Proven expertise in building production UIs using JavaScript technologies, particularly React and TypeScript
  • Familiarity with web technologies: HTML5, CSS3, SVG, Web APIs, JSON, REST (knowledge of gRPC/GraphQL is a plus)
  • Strong SQL skills, particularly in SQL Server with indexing, query tuning, and transactions
  • Practical knowledge of cloud technologies, Docker, and CI/CD processes
  • Experience in unit/integration testing with various tools (xUnit/NUnit/Jest/Playwright/Cypress)
  • Familiarity with AI developer tools to enhance software development efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop next-generation HCM solutions for workforce management
  • Collaborate closely with product owners and design teams to deliver functional software
  • Participate in the full software lifecycle including design, prototyping, development, and support
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
  • Utilize modern cloud deployment practices, ensuring efficiency and quality in delivery
  • Implement and oversee testing protocols to ensure robust performance and reliability
  • Engage in agile team practices, demonstrating strong communication and collaborative abilities

Benefits

  • Access to impactful and innovative projects that influence industry practices
  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentoring and knowledge sharing
  • Growth and learning opportunities in a rapidly evolving field
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
  • Flexibility in working independently while also being part of an agile team
Full Job Description
About the opportunity

The Dayforce Product Development team is looking for an experienced Software Developer to create the industry's next generation Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions.

As a developer on our Workforce Management team, you will be working on our ground-breaking solution that helps companies increase their efficiencies through tracking time and attendance and intelligent scheduling of their employees. Your impact will be evident through your effective participation in the entire lifecycle of our software including design, analysis, prototyping, development, testing, deployment, and support of our products. You will work closely and collaborate with product owners, design experts, implementation partners, and Dayforce personnel to envision and deliver functionality. You will be conducting code reviews of peer work and mentoring other developers.

If you are a technology enthusiast, have passion for creating great software, want to see your creation utilized by thousands of people all over the world, and possess the following qualifications, we want to talk to you.

Citizenship Requirement:

Ability to obtain or currently possess Canadian Protected B security clearance is mandatory. Must possess 5+ years of residency in Canada.

Skills and experiences we value
  • Solid knowledge of object-oriented principles (SOLID) and experience applying them in practice using C#/.NET (2+ years), including async/await and LINQ
  • Experience with modern .NET (e.g., .NET 6/ 7/ 8) and the ability to modernize .NET Framework code where needed
  • Demonstrated experience building production UIs with the JavaScript stack, especially React and TypeScript
  • Working knowledge of modern web technologies including: HTML5, CSS3, SVG, Web APIs, JSON, and REST (gRPC/GraphQL a plus)
  • Strong SQL skills (SQL Server) including indexing, query tuning, and transactions
  • Practical experience with cloud and delivery: Docker containers and CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps); experience deploying to a major cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)
  • Testing and quality focus: unit/integration/E2E tests (xUnit/NUnit/Jest/Playwright/Cypress)
  • AI-accelerated engineering: demonstrated use of AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Sourcegraph Cody, etc.) to increase velocity and quality-such as generating unit tests, assisting refactors, drafting PR summaries/runbooks, or composing queries/migrations. Be prepared to discuss measurable impact (cycle time, PR throughput, defect rate, coverage, or MTTR)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Disciplined self-starter, capable of working independently as well as in close collaboration within an agile development team

What would make you really stand out
  • Hands-on experience applying design patterns, writing automated tests, and optimizing performance (front and back end)
  • Working experience with ASP.NET Core/MVC and API design
  • Good understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and thread synchronization
  • Experience with event-driven systems and messaging (e.g., Kafka, Azure Service Bus) and caching (e.g., Redis)
  • Observability in production (structured logging, metrics, tracing with OpenTelemetry/App Insights/Prometheus)
  • Familiarity with feature flags/experimentation (e.g., LaunchDarkly) and trunk-based development)
  • Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) and internationalization/localization awareness
  • Workforce Management/HCM domain knowledge (time capture, complex pay rules, compliance, time-zone/DST edge cases)
  • Experience integrating LLM capabilities into products (e.g., retrieval/RAG, prompt design, evaluation/guardrails) is a plus


What's in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Proficiency in English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with English-speaking stakeholders, co-workers, managers and/or clients across the world. Further, our back office support teams, including but not limited to Human Resources, are primarily English speaking. Employees need to be able to communicate with these departments in English to appropriately administer their business relationship. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking co-workers, managers, stakeholders and/or clients, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

Pour consulter cette offre d'emploi en français, veuillez utiliser le lien: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/fr-CA/mydayforce/alljobs

About Ceridian

Ceridian is a global human capital management software company. The company was founded in 1932 and has since grown to serve over 50 countries worldwide. Ceridian's products include payroll processing, benefits administration, and workforce management tools. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions that help businesses manage their employees more effectively. Ceridian has received numerous awards for its workplace culture and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Canada and the United States. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CDAY.
Learn more about Ceridian
Size
7,462 employees
Market Cap
$9.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4 million
Founded
1932
5 Year Trend
+7.8%
Revenue
$842.4 million
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