Senior Software Engineer, Workforce Payments Platform

Justworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,500 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

wellness program

company retreats

Job summary

Justworks in New York City is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Workforce Payments team. In this role, you’ll lead the development of core systems for payroll and financial accuracy, working in a collaborative environment focused on real-world problem solving.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in server-side languages like Golang and SQL. This role offers a competitive salary range of $167,500 to $235,000 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional hands-on experience.
• Mastery of modern server-side languages; Golang is a plus.
• Experience supporting and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical decision-making for payroll and financial products.
• Independently own large-scoped projects from discovery to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges.

Skills

teamwork

communication

critical thinking

resourcefulness

Education

5+ years of professional experience

Proficiency with SQL

Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Tools

Golang

Ruby on Rails

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Justworks in New York City is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Workforce Payments team. In this role, you’ll lead the development of core systems for payroll and financial accuracy, working in a collaborative environment focused on real-world problem solving.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in server-side languages like Golang and SQL. This role offers a competitive salary range of $167,500 to $235,000 annually, based on experience.