Senior Software Development Engineer

Overview Who We Are: At Wagepoint, we’re good people. Sure, maybe we’re biased. But that’s only because Wagepointers bring the best versions of ourselves to do some of the best work in our careers.

We’re an authentic team who bring our diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences and cultures together to make payroll magic. Speaking of, we “pull rabbits out of hats” for thousands of small business owners across Canada who rely on our payroll software to pay their employees and process their payroll taxes. And we’re just getting started.

We’re growing and looking for more awesome people to join our merry band of misfits. We are looking for people who share our understanding that when it comes to our commitment to our customers: we mean business. Especially given that the consequences of getting payroll wrong can sometimes be dire.

If you are the kind of person who has always wanted to make a difference and be heard at work, Wagepoint will give you plenty of opportunity to do just that. The Role at High Level We’re looking for a talented Senior Software Development Engineer who doesn’t shy away from complex engineering problems and wants to drive innovation in payroll and HR tech. You''ll play a critical role in designing scalable systems, delivering reliable services, and contributing to architectural decisions across the full stack.

You will report directly to the Engineering Manager . Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end full stack development for features that meet scalability, maintainability, and performance expectations Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using best practices in IaC and DevOps tooling Monitor service reliability, performance, and availability against SLA standards Design component-level architecture and ensure alignment with system-wide goals and standards Qualifications 5+ years of experience in full-stack development (React/Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, .NET Core) Strong experience in scalable API design, microservices, and server-side architecture Proven ability to deploy and manage infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP using Terraform or CloudFormation Solid understanding of CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes) A passion for writing clean, testable code and delivering maintainable systems Familiarity with service observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana) Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate cross-functionally and mentor others Bonus points You leverage AI-driven tools within your development process to enhance efficiency and accelerate high-quality feature delivery You understand Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and apply it in complex business environments You’re proactive about suggesting new technologies or tools to solve business problems You’ve contributed to high-level architectural design conversations and helped guide technical strategy What We Bring To The Table Impact: Roll up your sleeves and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint by shaping our workforce. Culture: The opportunity to work with the world’s friendliest team, solving interesting problems together with an endless amount of laughter (We work hard, but we always have time for a bad joke or two).

Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - we are always, always learning with a growth oriented mindset. Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas. Remote: The ability to work from home, forever!

Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus! Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us?

Apply now and help us build the future of Wagepoint! About Wagepoint Wagepoint is a simple and fast online payroll app, backed by the world''s friendliest team. The app is ideal for small businesses across North America (US & Canada) who are looking to pay their employees easily and quickly.

Next Steps: If all the above feels right and proper, please don’t feel like you need to send us an uninspired cover letter. Just send us your updated resume and perhaps a few lines on what excites you about the job - we really want to get to know who you are, not just about how we can work together. If we believe you’re a good match, someone from our team will reach out to schedule a call.

Psssst! Wagepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and appreciate all applicants with diverse backgrounds, races, religions, genders, identities, ages, experiences (the list goes on!).

We are committed to making not only our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone, but also ensuring our recruitment process reflects that. We are a remote company, so there\'s no need to travel to an office for an interview, but if you require any special accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know. We are more than happy to assist!

As part of our hiring process, AI-based tools are used to support the initial review of applications. Rest assured, our People Ops team carefully reviews all applications and makes the final decisions on candidate progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr