Software Developer Sr

Dayforce US, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Human Capital Management is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer. This role involves designing innovative solutions, enhancing existing systems, and collaborating within a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will possess strong C# and React skills, along with a passion for technology and teamwork.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Recognition and rewards through competitive pay

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residency in Canada required.
• Strong design principles and coding skills.
• Self-starter with good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new products and features.
• Collaborate with developers, test engineers, and product managers.
• Participate in the software lifecycle from design to support.

Skills

C#

React

HTML

CSS 3

SQL

Job description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, August 7, 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.

About the Opportunity

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

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing and implementing new products and features as well as enhancing existing solutions. They will collaborate with an experienced team of Developers, Test Engineers, and Product Managers throughout the development process to ensure the product is functionally complete and well-engineered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing innovator in a technically challenging and rewarding role. A technically competent mindset with strong communication skills will be our ideal teammate. We live by the mantra of teamwork is dreamwork.

Location: Canada

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

What you’ll get to do

• Add features that are robust, reliable, and scalable for our Public Sector facing products within Dayforce.
• Contribute as a full-stack web developer to our frontend and backend.
• Leverage modern UI frameworks to build a responsive and feature-rich user experience for our users. Also, use best practices and design patterns for a highly performant backend service.
• Participate in our software lifecycle - Analyze, design, prototype, program, test, code review, troubleshoot, and support.
• Uphold good design and coding principles for the team and be a mentor to junior developers.
• Envision and deliver features by working, as part of a high-performing scrum team, with clients, prospects, implementation partners, and Dayforce personnel.
• Be a part of the agile process to estimate effort, assess risks, and define acceptance criteria and all other impacting factors when new functionality is added.
  
  

What’s in it for you

• Encouragement to be the best version of yourself at and away from work:
  • YOUnity diversity and inclusion programs
  • Amazing time away from work programs
• Support for your total well-being through our Live Well, Work Well programs targeting all aspects of your life.
• Recognition for your contributions through excellent pay, perks, and rewards.
• Giving where you’re living: volunteer days, Ceridian-sponsored events, and our very own charity, Ceridian Cares.
• Opportunities to fuel your career growth through numerous internal and external programs and events.

Skills and Experience we value

• An optimistic, communicative, and technically competent individual who is passionate about learning new technologies and building high-quality cloud applications.
• Strong design principles and coding skills, specifically with C# is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of React is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of modern web technologies including HTML, CSS 3, SVG, JSON, etc. from professional or academic projects.
• Working knowledge of modern relational database architecture and SQL.
• Expertise with other modern object-oriented languages is a bonus (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Passion for staying with the problem and solving it together as a team! Knows how to have fun!
• Disciplined self-starter, capable of working independently or in close collaboration within an agile development team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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.

Fraudulent Recruiting

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