Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it's career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
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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
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans aligned with business objectives
Maintain high-quality 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 related field
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
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in software development languages and frameworks
Demonstrated experience with agile development methodologies
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
C#, Java, or a similar modern, object-oriented programming language
Deep understanding of system architecture principles
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The pay range for this position is $98k - $145k/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. (https://px.sequoia.com/prospect/gacc-caf23ca0-0fdc-11f0-8761-139060d2fe23) 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.
