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. Help Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology! Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience. Take your career to the next level at one of G2's Top 100 Software Companies. Explore our Product & Technology positions to see where you fit! 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 + Using SQL with a RDBMS such as SQL Server or Postgres + Writing unit tests + Writing e2e tests using a framework such as Cypress or Playwright Familiarity with: + Using infrastructure as code such as AWS CDK or Terraform + Writing and deploying serverless applications hosted on a major cloud provider such as AWS + Monitoring applications using an observability platform such as Datadog 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. 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.