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Paylocity

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1997

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

💰 $10M Venture Round - Paylocity on 2008-05

HR Tech • SaaS • B2B

Paylocity is a provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management software for businesses of all sizes. Its platform includes payroll, HR, time & labor, benefits administration, talent management (recruiting, onboarding, performance, learning), employee experience tools and AI-driven features, and it serves small businesses through enterprises as well as partners such as accountants, brokers, and tech partners.

📋 Description

• Architect and implement modular, maintainable software solutions optimized for performance and scalability • Lead feature and epic design discussions with cross-functional teams • Drive technical decisions aligned with business objectives and customer needs • Resolve technical ambiguities through analysis and collaboration • Own medium- to large-scale projects from conception through delivery with minimal supervision • Coordinate technical dependencies across teams • Develop and execute project plans aligned with business objectives • Maintain software quality while meeting project timelines • Champion software development, testing, and deployment best practices • Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems • Conduct actionable code reviews to improve code quality • Drive technical debt reduction and legacy-code refactoring • Guide junior engineers in best practices and modern development techniques • Facilitate knowledge sharing through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions • Resolve conflicts independently where possible and escalate appropriately • Influence technical direction through reasoned arguments and technical expertise

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field • Minimum 5 years of backend engineering experience • Proven track record of leading significant technical initiatives • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Collaborative mindset with ability to influence peers • Adaptable approach to changing requirements and priorities • Experience building, shipping, and maintaining a non-trivial production service • Strong experience with Python/Django or the Java ecosystem • Strong proficiency in software development languages and frameworks • Demonstrated experience with agile development methodologies • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques • Deep understanding of system architecture principles • Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 7–8 hours a day • Ability to operate computers, use phone systems, type, and use multiple software programs simultaneously

🏖️ Benefits

• Great benefits and perks supporting employees, their families, and finances • Career development support • Employee resource groups (ERGs) • Accommodation throughout the application and interview process for applicants who require it