Software Developer Sr

About the opportunity 

Reporting to the Development Manager of the Platform Services Security Team, the Developer is responsible for designing and implementing new products and features as well as enhancing existing solutions. The Developer will collaborate with an energetic team of Developers, Test Engineers, Technical Product Managers and Technical Writers throughout the development process to ensure the product is functionally complete and well-engineered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing innovator in a technically challenging and rewarding role.  

The Platform Services Security Team is a Scrum team comprised of high caliber, hands-on software professionals who aim to provide technical leadership and stewardship of the Dayforce product. The team enables Dayforce HCM’s technical success by building performant, scalable and secure core components, frameworks, and customer-facing technical features, and by providing build processes, tools and expertise to enhance developer productivity. The team also enhances the maintainability and supportability of Dayforce HCM by building environment management and operational management applications and tools. 

What you'll get to do 

• Analyze, design, prototype, program, test, troubleshoot and support – the complete software lifecycle in your hands! 
• Envision and deliver new features by working as part of a high-performing scrum team, with clients, prospects, implementation partners, and Dayforce personnel  
• Create and enhance a scalable SaaS enterprise application  
• Assess risks and impacts on the existing system as new functionality is added  
• Perform code reviews 
• Mentor other developers and share knowledge 

Skills and experience we value

• Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable enterprise-level software solutions. 
• Deep understanding and practical application of object-oriented design principles and common design patterns to create maintainable and efficient code. 
• Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, with significant experience in designing and interacting with both relational (TSQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases. 
• Strong understanding of common web application security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and proven ability to implement effective security measures to mitigate risks. 
• Strong general proficiency in AI developer tooling, including Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and related tools. 
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, documentation, and workflow automation. 
• Ability to evaluate and adopt emerging AI engineering tools and integrate them effectively into day-to-day development practices. 
• Exceptional skills in performance optimization, debugging and troubleshooting. 
• Solid understanding and practical application of defensive programming techniques to build secure and resilient software. 
• Proficient in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs for seamless integration between services. 
• Advanced skills in setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments using Azure DevOps CI/CD automation and GitHub Actions. 
• Experienced with Docker containers (Kubernetes is a plus). 
• Understanding microservice orchestration including ability to build a new service from scratch and deploy in a cloud infrastructure using automation 
• Confident in working with Azure and managing infrastructure. 
• Proven experience in implementing and utilizing monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana) to proactively ensure application health, performance, and facilitate effective troubleshooting. 
• Proficient in test automation – unit, integration and E2E using tools like Cypress and Playwright. 
• Experienced working in an Agile scrum team as a key contributor and a team player. 

What would make you really stand out

• Proven experience in building authentication solutions, including Single Sign-On and Multi-factor authentication, following OAuth 2.0 and OIDC standards. Knowledge of SAML is a plus. 
• Good understanding of the various OAuth grant types and OIDC flows and their practical application in secure identity management. 
• About the Platform Services Security Team
• We enable Dayforce HCM’s technical success by providing thought leadership, building performant, scalable and secure core components, integration frameworks, and customer-facing technical features, and by providing build processes, tools and expertise to enhance developer productivity.  
• We are a close-knit team comprised of Developers, QA Analysts, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Test Engineers  
• We are Agile with a huge appetite for continuous improvement  
• We have regular team and company events  
• We encourage learning and training; You will have access to training resources such as Plural sight 

Citizenship Requirement Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) 

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 encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

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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