Senior Engineer Software, Payroll Compliance

Praxis, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity, a leader in cloud-based HR and payroll software, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead technical initiatives and architect scalable solutions. This fully remote role allows work from home or location of record within the U.S.

You will mentor engineers, drive CI/CD improvements, and guide delivery from conception to deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Minimum 5 years of experience and strong C#, .NET, React, and SQL skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or software engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proven track record leading significant technical initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence peers.
• Banking/money movement knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement modular, scalable software solutions.
• Lead feature and epic design discussions with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive technical decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Own medium to large projects end‑to‑end with minimal supervision.
• Improve CI/CD, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems.
• Provide detailed, actionable code reviews and guidance.

Skills

Programming languages

Agile development

Performance optimization

C# & .NET

React

SQL

Cloud experience (AWS)

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

Postman

Octopus

Datadog

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Title: Senior Engineer Software

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
• Maintain high-quality coding 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 equivelant experience
• 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
• Experience with banking and money movement subject matters is desirable

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in software development languages and frameworks
• Demonstrated experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
• Deep experience with C#, .NET, React, and SQL
• Experience with CI/CD tools, i.e. GitHub, Postman, Octopus, Datadog
• Deep understanding of system architecture principles
• AWS or similar cloud experience is desirable
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate code development is desirable

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 [e-mail]. 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 $102,300- $146,000/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. 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.