Staff Software Engineer, Time Off

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 develops tools that help businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

About the role

The Staff Software Engineer drives technical excellence and innovation across our organization. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on architecting scalable solutions while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance.

About The Team

The Time Off team is responsible for all user interfaces related to Time Off as well as the backend systems that drive Time Off requests, approvals, configuration, and Accruals. The team owns all features and functionality related to time off requests, balances, and accruals.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical direction across the Time Off domain by influencing architectural decisions and ensuring alignment with long-term business and engineering goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to build modern, cloud-native solutions that prioritize scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in SOLID principles, enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and engineering best practices, setting a high bar for technical excellence.
• Design and implement modular, well-architected systems that scale efficiently.
• Drive technical strategy and best practices across teams and departments.
• Architect solutions that consider both immediate needs and long-term implications.
• Identify and champion high-impact technical initiatives that drive business value.
• Own and deliver large-scale project features with high reliability and performance.
• Delegate effectively to accelerate project timelines and develop team capabilities.
• Prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks and issues.
• Set and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and observability.
• Lead code reviews and technical design discussions with constructive feedback.
• Identify and resolve quality issues in team members' code.
• Advocate for automation and process improvements.
• Mentor and coach team members at all experience levels.
• Drive continuous team improvement through knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with engineers across teams and departments.
• Foster an inclusive culture that encourages open discussion and collaboration.
• Gain alignment on technical strategy across teams and departments.
• Drive technical decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term goals.
• Build consensus through clear technical communication.
• Resolve conflicts constructively while maintaining positive team dynamics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of software engineering experience.
• Proven track record of leading significant technical initiatives.

Skills

• Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability patterns.
• Strong background in software architecture and system design.
• Experience with performance optimization and observability.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies, including C#, Java, or a similar modern, object-oriented programming language.
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Perks that support you, your family, and your finances.
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $110,700 - $158,200 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems, including operating multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.