Senior Software Development Engineer

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 talentedSenior Full Stack Engineer who doesn’t shy away from tackling hard problems and interesting subjects like payroll and HR technology.You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end development of our software features, ensuring product reliability, and optimizing our infrastructure. This role also empowers you to leverage AI tools to optimize productivity, enabling the team to work more efficiently. We are seeking an engineer with advanced full-stack expertise, deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, a proactive approach to service reliability, and strong collaborative skills. You will report directly to our Director of Engineering. What You'll Be Expected To Own: End-to-End Feature Development : Lead feature development from architecture to deployment, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical quality.Service Ownership : Implement systems to monitor application performance, proactively addressing potential issues and ensuring SLAs are met. Code Quality and Standards : Enforce clean code practices, maintain standards, and conduct regular code reviews. Infrastructure Management : Design scalable cloud infrastructure and automate deployment pipelines to support stable releases. Continuous Learning and Improvement : Drive team efficiency by adopting new tools, sharing insights, and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions.What You Bring ToThe Table: 5+ years of full-stack development with JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular/ Vue.js) and server-side technologies (C#,.NET preferred). 2–3 years of professional experience developing modern web applications using React.js, with strong understanding of hooks, and state management via Redux or Context API. Solid foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles. 2–3 years of hands-on experience in C# and.NET Core, with a focus on designing and developing RESTful APIs.Skilled in working with SQL Server or other relational databases, using Entity Framework or Dapper for data access. Familiarity with frontend testing tools like Jest and React Testing Library, with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and testable code. Comfortable with Git version control, and working in environments with bolthires/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams, with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Bonus points if: Familiarity with AI tools and automation to enhance team productivity.Knowledge of advanced cloud management practices or certifications in AWS or GCP. What We Bring ToThe 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? 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.