Engineer Software

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

• 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
• Fluency in C#, Java, or a similar modern, object-oriented programming language
• 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

Communication Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

If you are excited about Paylocity, the technology, the team, the project, and can say yes to several or all of the criteria above, we’re excited to hear from you. What are you waiting for?

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 simultaneously.

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 offering 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. Help 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! We are committed to building a world-class team by hiring top talent globally. To ensure compliance, we use an Employer of Record model. Our ideal candidates would be based in Guadalajara, our surrounding areas, with right to work there, and be able to work within four hours of Eastern Standard Time., 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 offering 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. Help Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology!