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# Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Paychex Inc.
- **Location:** May, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,475.0 - $147,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Python (Programming Language), PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Software Troubleshooting, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1hta1

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's Degree computer-related discipline or equivalent work experience

 + 3 years' experience developing in .NET, Java or Python in a professional work setting

 + SQL and PL/SQL

 + Experience with any of the other technologies listed above is a plus

## Description

Validates requirements, performs analysis and design for system improvements and new applications. Represents the department by leading work and providing guidance to others.

Responsibilities

 + Design, develop and troubleshoot software programs for systems.

 + Perform basic analysis and design for program changes to gain an understanding of application changes.

 + Use various AI tools available to diagnose bugs, assist with coding tasks, and general efficiency uses.

 + Provide scoping estimates for development tasks to aid in scheduling. Monitor progress against task estimates and provide status.

 + Complete complex program changes; translate specifications and / or requirements into code.

 + Apply application specific technical skills to independently produce deliverables (i.e. specifications, program changes, unit test scripts, documentation, etc.).

 + Acquire and utilize business knowledge to support applications.

 + Recognize code inefficiencies and make suggestions for improvements.

 + Provide documentation to support program changes.

 + Plan, document, and execute unit test plans to ensure all code changes meet requirements / specifications.

 + Support programming changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post implementation to ensure integrity of application.

 + Provide troubleshooting and solutions for software defects and production incidents.

 + Comply with and contribute to standards and procedures to ensure development consistency (e.g. programming standards, change management, version control).


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