Engineer Software, Frontend

Paylocity
United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML Agile Methodology Software Applications Automation of Tests Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Software as a Service Code Review Design of User Interfaces Performance Tuning Software Architecture Software Engineering Strategies of Testing
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TypeScript Web Performance Optimization ReactJS Information Technology Build Tools Front End Software Development Software Version Control Programming Languages

Job description

This role involves developing high-quality software in a SaaS solution and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications following established best practices

  • Contribute to existing codebase while demonstrating good separation of concerns

  • Collaborate on project planning and implementation with senior engineers

  • Understand and adapt to existing system designs and technology choices

  • Assist in developing solutions for small to medium-sized projects

  • Implement automated tests and contribute to testing improvements

  • Follow established coding standards and participate in code reviews

  • Communicate effectively within the engineering team

  • Participate actively in team discussions and planning sessions

  • Maintain awareness of ongoing team projects and initiatives

Team Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with senior engineers on project implementation

  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

  • Contribute to technical discussions and share knowledge with peers

  • Support team members during challenging technical situations

  • Build strong working relationships across departments

Growth & Development

  • Continuously improve technical skills and knowledge

  • Learn from senior engineers and mentors

  • Document technical decisions and solutions

  • Share knowledge through team presentations or documentation

  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 2 years of professional software engineering experience

  • Good problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Technical Skills

  • Strong foundation in programming languages and software development principles

  • Builds and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications that align with enterprise architecture, UI/UX standards, and accessibility requirements using React.js, Typescript, HTML, CSS

  • Good to have experience in frontend build systems, automation testing, performance optimization

  • Strong understanding of software development fundamentals

  • Experience with agile development methodologies

  • Understanding of software architecture concepts and patterns

  • Experience with version control systems and collaborative development tools

  • Knowledge of testing methodologies and practices

  • Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly

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

About the company

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 providing 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.

Paylocity acquired Airbase! Airbase Inc., a modern finance and spend management software solution that combines bill pay / accounts payable automation, expense management, corporate cards and procurement capabilities. The acquisition of Airbase represents an expansion of Paylocity’s suite and is expected to deliver incremental integrated value to HR and finance leaders in managing all of their spend on a single platform - expanding the Paylocity total addressable market beyond HCM and further into the Office of the CFO.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer various benefits, 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 Airbase by Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

Help Airbase by Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology!

Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience.

Take your career to the next level at one of G2’s Top 100 Software Companies. Explore our Product & Technology positions to see where you fit!

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