Engineer Software - Data Quality Solutions

Location: Remote (Must be based in Guadalajara) 

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.

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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 or the surrounding areas, with the right to work there, and be able to work within four hours of Eastern Standard Time.

About the team: 

The Data Quality Solutions team is responsible for building and maintaining platform capabilities that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across Paylocity’s ecosystem. Our work focuses on automating manual workflows, enforcing data validation, and streamlining data processing to support critical business operations.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who can contribute across the full development lifecycle—designing scalable solutions, writing clean and maintainable code, conducting code reviews, and supporting production systems through on-call rotations. This role involves close collaboration with Product Managers, Software Test Engineers, and other Software Engineers in an agile environment. The ideal candidate is someone who values engineering rigor, enjoys solving complex data problems, and thrives in a team-oriented setting.

Team's Mission

Our mission is to empower organizational excellence by delivering software solutions that enforce rigorous data integrity, automate error-prone manual workflows, and streamline data processing. We elevate trust in information, reduce operational friction, and ensure that every decision made across the business is built upon accurate, timely, and reliable data. 

Primary Responsibilities

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 department

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 practice

Education and Experience

• 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

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.

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