[Remote] Implementation Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paylocity is a company that builds software solutions for its Implementation teams. The Implementation Software Engineer will design and maintain software tools, partner with stakeholders to address business problems, and utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain internal software tools and automated workflows for Implementation teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders across organizational levels to gather requirements, understand business context, and translate needs into technical solutions
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to rapidly prototype and deliver production-grade solutions
• Track, prioritize, and work through bugs and enhancement requests in a structured backlog
• Participate in team meetings to discuss priorities, share progress, and collaborate on technical approaches

Skills

• Strong programming fundamentals with the ability to write clean, simple, and efficient code to build production-level applications
• Familiarity with version control (Git/GitHub) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to learn new technologies and build quickly
• A builder's mindset. You'd rather ship something and iterate than wait for a perfect spec
• Strong communication skills: you can talk to a business stakeholder about their problem and translate it into a technical plan
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to the team
• Actively following advancements in the industry and applying new tools and techniques to your work
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Data Science, etc.) or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of professional software development experience
• Open to early career and mid-level candidates
• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk or workstation, typically 7–8 hours per day
• Ability to operate a computer, use phone systems, and work across multiple software programs simultaneously
• Experience with Python, SQL, TypeScript, or the Microsoft Power Platform
• Exposure to payroll, HR tech, or implementation/onboarding workflows

Benefits

• In addition to a full range of benefits outlined here.

Company Overview

Paylocity is a provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.paylocity.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Paylocity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 38 in 2025, 20 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.