Frontend Senior Software Engineer

Position Title: Senior Engineer Software

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. 

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, 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 Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.  

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.   

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements.? 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. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Frontend Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative and user-friendly web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions that enhance the user experience and drive business growth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the evolution of our products. 

Are you the teammate we are looking for? 

Primary Responsibilities 

Frontend engineering at Paylocity combines deep expertise in modern JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and testing frameworks with strong architectural thinking to build scalable, performant, and accessible web experiences. As part of our Product & Technology organization, which spans application engineering, platform engineering, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure, you’ll collaborate across the stack to ship features used by millions of users. 

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

• Lead the frontend development efforts, including architecture design, implementation, and optimization of web applications. 

• Lead feature and epic design discussions, gathering and incorporating feedback from cross-functional teams

• Drive technical decision-making with consideration for business objectives and customer needs

• Identify and resolve technical ambiguities through systematic analysis and collaboration

• Own medium to large-scale projects from conception to delivery, requiring minimal supervision

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications and develop robust frontend solutions. 

• Stay updated on emerging frontend technologies, tools, and trends, and evaluate their potential impact on our products and processes. 

• Optimize application performance and responsiveness by identifying and addressing bottlenecks and implementing efficient frontend techniques. 

• Maintain high-quality standards while meeting project timelines

• Champion best practices in software development, testing, and deployment

• Improve CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems

• Provide detailed, actionable code reviews that enhance overall code quality

• Drive technical debt reduction initiatives and refactor legacy code

Growth & Development

• Guide junior engineers in adopting best practices and modern development techniques

• Facilitate knowledge sharing through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions

• Resolve conflicts independently when possible, escalating appropriately when needed

• Influence technical direction through well-reasoned arguments and demonstrated expertise

Education and Experience

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

• 5+ years as a Frontend Engineer focused on modern web application development.

• 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

Required Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in React, Redux, and TypeScript. 

• Strong experience with Jest for unit/integration testing. 

• Hands-on experience with Playwright for E2E automation. 

• Strong understanding of state management, asynchronous programming, and component architecture. 

• Deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3. 

• Experience working in monorepos or shared-component environments. 

• Proficiency with Git and package managers (npm/yarn). 

• Demonstrated experience with agile development methodologies

• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques

• Deep understanding of system architecture principles

Preferred Experience:

• AWS/CloudFront experience. 

• UMD builds and experience distributing shared components. 

• NX monorepo tooling. 

• Leverage GitHub for version control and collaborative code review workflows. 

• Webpack build customization and optimization. 

• Module Federation understanding. 

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 equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. 

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. 

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed. 

The pay range for this position is $98,200- $182,400/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here.  This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.