Principal Software Developer

Dayforce US, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in human capital management is seeking a Principal Software Developer to work remotely across Canada. You'll be responsible for driving the design and implementation of innovative payroll solutions, collaborating with various teams to influence the product roadmap, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development with a strong grasp of object-oriented design and cloud-based applications, particularly in an agile environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Time away from work programs

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Senior Developer or Team Lead.
• Experience in Human Capital Management or financial sector.
• Strong programming skills in C#, .NET, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and implementation of highly scalable and available innovative solutions.
• Conduct design and code reviews, unit and regression testing.
• Mentor and train fellow software engineers.

Skills

Object-oriented design

C#

.NET

Java

SQL

Angular

React

Kubernetes

Docker

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelors or master’s in computer science or related field

Job description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Canada

About the opportunity

The Dayforce P&T Organization is looking for an experienced Principal Software Developer to create the industry’s next generation Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, particularly focused on Tax & Payments (T&P) payroll back-office platforms.

The T&P technology organization is on a major and ambitious transformation journey to modernize and streamline multiple disparate systems that have been developed organically over many decades. Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, the Principal Software Developer will contribute to developing an end-to-end architectural vision of the T&P application ecosystem and will assist in its realization.

In your role as Principal Software Developer, you will be part of a scrum team comprised of high caliber, hands-on software professionals who aim to provide technical leadership and stewardship of the Dayforce Tax and Payment Solutions. You are responsible for designing, implementing, and integrating new products and features as well as completing and augmenting existing solutions and services. You work in collaborative manner with fellow Developers, Architects, Test Analysts, Product Managers, UX and other stakeholders throughout the development process to ensure the product is functionally complete and well-engineered.

If you are a technology enthusiast, have passion for creating great software, want to see your creation make an impact, and possess one or more of the following qualifications, we want to talk to you.

What you'll get to do

• Drive the design and implementation of highly scalable and available innovative solutions
• Help standardize and encourage the use of proper design patterns and best practices
• You will be involved in conducting and participating in design and code reviews, unit, feature, and regression testing, and will collaborate with other software development teams and other departments on developing application solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems
• Mentor and train fellow software engineers on architecture, design, and software development best practices to help create a top-tier engineering organization
• Provide strong technical oversight for an Agile team of Developers and QA through the sprint cycle
• Create working proof-of-concepts and recommend modern technologies to ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable and of high quality
• Participate in Product discussions to advise on and influence the Product Roadmap
• Work with Product Management to understand requirements, and drive technical design for the development team
• Take ownership and responsibility for development initiatives and make them happen
• Contribute to the engineering process and culture to continuously improve software development processes and practices

Skills and experience we value

• Bachelors or master’s in computer science or related field
• 3+ years as a Senior Developer or Team Lead, preferably in the Human Capital Management industry or financial sector
• Proficient in leading projects of Med – Large Size/complexity
• Very Strong object-oriented design and programming skills using C#, .NET, .NET Core, Java
• Significant experience with front-end languages, libraries, and frameworks
• Significant years of experience in building and leading cloud-based application development with public cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• Hands-on experience with reviewing system architecture and database design of enterprise scale systems
• Experience with advanced programming constructs such as multi-threaded programming, event-driven architecture, messaging, microservices
• Experience working with a microservice architecture
• Hands-on experience in applying design patterns, writing unit tests and optimizing performance
• Strong Proficiency with SQL on modern RDBMs
• Design and develop UI platform solutions for various projects
• Experience with Angular, React, Vue.Js, Node.js, GraphQL
• Experience working with MFE (Micro Front-Ends)
• Experience with designing and implementing APIs
• Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, or other container-related technologies
• Development experience of containerized application is desirable
• Knowledge of DevOps design patterns, processes, and best practices
• Experienced application developer with ability to work with the full stack and set development standards for other developers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and effective at representing a team of professionals
• Ability to learn new software languages, frameworks, and APIs quickly
• Disciplined self-starter, capable of working independently or in close collaboration within an agile development team
• Strong agile skillset and experience working in an Agile Development environment
• Nice to have: Experience in designing authentication and fine-granted authorization mechanisms in the applications and web services OAuth, OpenID
• Excellent analytical skills, Passion for solving hard problems, and knows how to have fun!
• Has a high level of self-awareness

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.

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.

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