Software Developer Sr

Dayforce; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Unlimited Time Away From Work

10 US holidays

Sick time (80 hours)

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a capable Platform Services Security Developer to design and implement new features, enhance existing solutions, and collaborate with a fast-paced team of engineers. You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, focusing on secure, scalable SaaS components and cloud infrastructure.

You will work with state-of-the-art tools, AI-assisted development aids, and modern CI/CD pipelines in a Scrum environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and deploying scalable enterprise software.
• Object-oriented design and patterns applied to maintainable code.
• Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem with database work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, prototype, program, test, troubleshoot, and support the full software lifecycle.
• Envision and deliver new features within a Scrum team with stakeholders and partners.
• Create and enhance a scalable SaaS enterprise application.
• Assess risks and impacts when adding new functionality.
• Mentor other developers and share knowledge.

Skills

C# & .NET

REST APIs

Azure cloud

CI/CD pipelines

AI tooling

Security fundamentals

Debugging & performance

Test automation

Agile Scrum

Monitoring & logging

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:59 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 prom ise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflects our co mmitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Development Manager of the Platform Services Security team, the Developer is responsible for designing and implementing new products and features, as well as enhancing existing solutions. The Developer will collaborate with an energetic team of Developers, Test Engineers, Technical Product Managers, and Technical Writers 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.

The Platform Services Security team is a Scrum team comprised of high-caliber, hands-on software professionals who aim to provide technical leadership and stewardship of the Dayforce product. The team enables Dayforce HCM’s technical success by building performant, scalable, and secure core components, frameworks, and customer-facing technical features, and by providing build processes, tools, and expertise to enhance developer productivity. The team also enhances the maintainability and supportability of Dayforce HCM by building environment management and operational management applications and tools.

** Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

What You'll Get to Do

• Analyze, design, prototype, program, test, troubleshoot, and support—the complete software lifecycle in your hands.
• Envision and deliver new features by working as part of a high-performing Scrum team with clients, prospects, implementation partners, and Dayforce personnel.
• Create and enhance a scalable SaaS enterprise application.
• Assess risks and impacts on the existing system as new functionality is added.
• Mentor other developers and share knowledge.

Skills and Experience We Value

• 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.
• Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, with significant experience designing and interacting with both relational (TSQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Strong understanding of common web application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and proven ability to implement effective security measures to mitigate risks.
• Strong general proficiency in AI developer tooling, including Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and related tools.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, documentation, and workflow automation.
• Ability to evaluate and adopt emerging AI engineering tools and integrate them effectively into day-to-day development practices.
• Exceptional skills in performance optimization, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding and practical application of defensive programming techniques to build secure and resilient software.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs for seamless integration between services.
• Advanced skills in setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments using Azure DevOps CI/CD automation and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Docker containers; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Understanding of microservice orchestration, including the ability to build a new service from scratch and deploy it in cloud infrastructure using automation.
• Confidence working with Azure and managing infrastructure.
• Proven experience implementing and utilizing monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana) to proactively ensure application health and performance and facilitate effective troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in test automation, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing using tools such as Cypress and Playwright.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum team as a key contributor and team player.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Proven experience building authentication solutions, including Single Sign-On and Multi-factor Authentication, following OAuth 2.0 and OIDC standards. Knowledge of SAML is a plus.
• Good understanding of the various OAuth grant types and OIDC flows and their practical application in secure identity management.

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 employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away FromWork (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

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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