Software Developer Lead

Dayforce US, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global human capital management company seeks a skilled Software Developer to join their team in a hybrid work environment. The role involves mentoring fellow developers, optimizing application performance, and developing a state-of-the-art scalable SaaS solution while leveraging advanced programming concepts and design patterns. Candidates should have significant experience in C# and the .NET framework, alongside a strong grasp of cloud technology and modern development practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Excellent time away from work programs

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with C# and .NET Framework.
• Expert in design patterns and performance optimization.
• Experience with Azure and managing cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Mentor other developers and standardize development practices.
• Design, program, test, and support the complete software lifecycle.
• Create and enhance a scalable SaaS enterprise application.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework

TSQL

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

Cloud Infrastructure

Azure

Agile Development

Performance Optimization

Security Best Practices

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, July 30, 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: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; working remote as well as at the closest office location

What you'll get to do

• You will mentor other developers using your experience with advanced programming concepts.
• You will help standardize and leverage your hands-on experience in applying design patterns, writing unit tests, and optimizing the full stack application performance.
• You will analyze, design, prototype, program, test, and support – the complete software lifecycle in your hands!
• You will create and enhance a state-of-the-art scalable SaaS enterprise application.

Skills and Experience we value

• 5+ years of working experience with C# and .NET Framework with significant experience in designing and interacting with both relational (TSQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, with significant experience in designing and interacting with both relational (TSQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable enterprise-level software solutions.
• Deep understanding and practical application of object-oriented design principles and common design patterns to create maintainable and efficient code.
• Comprehensive understanding of the various OAuth grant types and OIDC flows and their practical application in secure identity management.
• Exceptional skills in performance optimization, debugging and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding and practical application of defensive programming techniques to build secure and resilient software.
• Proficient in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs for seamless integration between services.
• Understanding microservice orchestration including ability to build a new service from scratch and deploy in a cloud infrastructure using automation
• Confident in working with Azure and managing infrastructure.
• Advanced skills in setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments using Azure DevOps CI/CD automation and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience in implementing and utilizing monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana) to proactively ensure application health, performance, and facilitate effective troubleshooting.
• Disciplined self-starter, capable of working independently and in close collaboration within an Agile development team.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

What would make you really stand out

• Proven experience in building authentication solutions, including Single Sign-On and Multi-factor authentication, following OAuth 2.0 and OIDC standards. Knowledge of SAML is a plus.
• Strong[BK1] understanding of common web application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and proven ability to implement effective security measures to mitigate risks.
• Experienced with Docker containers (Kubernetes is a plus).
• Proficient in test automation – unit, integration and E2E using tools like Cypress and Playwright.

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.

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