Software Engineer IV - Ruby on Rails

Overview

We are looking for a Level IV Software Engineer to join our highly collaborative team. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails, and Postgres and experience with AI engineering and AWS/Azure, with a passion for efficient, scalable systems and a strong focus on accountability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize software solutions that support our growth and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Applications: Design, develop, and maintain cloud based, scalable, high-performing software applications using Ruby on Rails, with a Postgres database.
• Optimize System Performance: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure applications remain fast, efficient, and reliable.
• Ensure Scalability: Build systems that are scalable and capable of handling high volumes of data and traffic.
• Code Reviews and Best Practices: Conduct code reviews, promote coding standards, and mentor junior developers in best practices.
• Contribute to System Architecture: Collaborate on system design to meet current and future technical challenges.
• Design and develop test automation code
• Complete complex program changes; self-directed
• Perform comprehensive analysis and design for broadly defined requirements
• Make significant technical contributions; contribute to technical direction
• Provide estimates required for user stories based on business requirements, specifications and designs
• Comply with and contribute to SDLC standards and CD/CI procedures to ensure consistency; introduce new standards and opportunities for improvements
• Monitor progress against task estimates to provide status
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications across environments, including high impact production issues
• Maintain existing code base, monitoring for failures in non-prod environments
• Support changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post implementation to ensure integrity of application
• Share technical expertise; guide and mentor others to maximize team effectiveness and quality
• Subject Matter Expert in a relevant technology or Paychex application

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
  • 5+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails.
  • Previous experience mentoring or leading small teams of developers.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer related discipline or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript frameworks
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
  • Knowledge with AI Engineering projects and business problems using LLMs.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement efficient solutions.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a remote, team-oriented environment.
  • Efficiency-Oriented: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Scalability Focus: Experience building systems designed to scale.
  • Accountability: Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience working in an agile environment.
  • Experience with AI Engineering projects and business problems using LLMs.
  • Experience with Java and/or Kafka
  • Familiarity with containerization (, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud services (, AWS, Azure).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $120,000-$155,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.