Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. 

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. 

About the Opportunity

The Dayforce Product Development team is seeking an experienced Software Developer to help build the next generation of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. As a member of the Workforce Management team, you will contribute to a market-leading solution that helps organizations improve efficiency through time and attendance tracking and intelligent employee scheduling. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, analysis, prototyping, development, testing, deployment, and support. Working closely with Product Owners, Designers, Implementation teams, and fellow engineers, you will help deliver innovative functionality while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing development culture.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Design, analyze, prototype, develop, test, deploy, and support Workforce Management solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, Implementation teams, and Engineering partners to deliver high-quality product functionality.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
• Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain modern web applications across frontend and backend technologies.
• Contribute to cloud-based deployment and CI/CD practices.
• Write and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency and software quality.
• Participate actively in Agile development processes and team collaboration activities.

Skills and Experience We Value

• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles (SOLID).
• 2+ years of experience developing software using C#/.NET, including async/await and LINQ.
• Experience with modern .NET technologies (e.g., .NET 6, 7, or 8).
• Experience building production user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, SVG, JSON, REST APIs, and Web APIs.
• Strong SQL Server skills including indexing, query optimization, and transaction management.
• Experience with Docker containers and CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codeium, or Sourcegraph Cody.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an Agile development team.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience applying design patterns and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core/MVC and API design.
• Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and thread synchronization.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging platforms (Kafka, Azure Service Bus), and caching technologies such as Redis.
• Experience with observability tools including OpenTelemetry, Application Insights, or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with feature flag platforms such as LaunchDarkly and trunk-based development practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and localization/internationalization best practices.
• Workforce Management or HCM domain expertise, including time tracking, scheduling, pay rules, and compliance requirements.
• Experience integrating LLM capabilities into software products, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and AI evaluation frameworks.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours  of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. 

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. 

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