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 providing 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.  

Paylocity acquired Airbase! Airbase Inc., a modern finance and spend management software solution that combines bill pay / accounts payable automation, expense management, corporate cards and procurement capabilities. The acquisition of Airbase represents an expansion of Paylocity’s suite and is expected to deliver incremental integrated value to HR and finance leaders in managing all of their spend on a single platform – expanding the Paylocity total addressable market beyond HCM and further into the Office of the CFO.  

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer various benefits, 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 Airbase by Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.  

Help Airbase by 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.  

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Position Overview 

This entry-level position is designed for recent graduates or early-career developers looking to launch their technical journey.  

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 

• Write clean, well-documented code with guidance from senior engineers 
• Implement and maintain automated tests for assigned features 
• Modify existing codebase with mentor support 
• Review and understand technical designs, providing thoughtful feedback 
• Complete development tasks within defined scope and timeline 
• Follow established coding standards, best practices, and team processes 
• Participate actively in code reviews and technical discussions 
• Document solutions and decisions clearly 
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams 

Team Collaboration 

• Work closely with experienced engineers for guidance 
• Ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding and communicate progress or blockers early 
• Actively participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and planning sessions 
• Share knowledge and learn from peers 
• Adapt to feedback and demonstrate continuous improvement 

Growth & Development 

• Receive dedicated mentoring from senior engineers 
• Participate in regular code reviews and feedback sessions 
• Utilize training resources, workshops, and internal documentation 
• Demonstrate applied learning through incremental improvements in code quality and delivery  

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 
• 0-2 years of professional software development experience 
• Strong academic record in computer science fundamentals 
• Strong motivation to learn and grow professionally 

Technical Skills 

• Strong foundation in core computer science fundamentals 
• Experience with at least one programming language 
• Understanding of software development principles 
• Experience with version control systems 
• Basic knowledge of testing methodologies and debugging techniques 
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly 
• Familiarity with agile development processes  

What Sets you Apart 

• Hands-on experience contributing to production or customer-facing software in a professional environment 
• Experience delivering features or fixes released to real users 
• Familiarity with backend services, APIs, and database-backed applications 
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across teams 

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