Software Developer – Core Payroll

Skip to Content Sign In Software Developer – Core Payroll Req #23406 Canada Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM | Expires Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:59 PM Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.    Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.   Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™ - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.    Effective November 1, 2025 this position is not open to residents of Quebec; applicants must reside in a province or territory of Canada other than Quebec to be considered. Any roles available in Quebec will be posted separately. About the Opportunity The Dayforce Core Payroll Product Development team is seeking an experienced Software Developer to help build the next generation of Human Capital Management solutions. This role is responsible for designing and implementing new products and features, as well as enhancing existing solutions. You will collaborate with Developers, Test Engineers, and Product Managers to ensure solutions are functionally complete, scalable, and well-engineered. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing innovator in a technically challenging and rewarding environment where teamwork drives success. What You’ll Get to Do Design and deliver robust, reliable, and scalable features for Dayforce Payroll products. Contribute as a full-stack developer across both frontend and backend systems. Build responsive and feature-rich user experiences using modern UI frameworks. Apply best practices and design patterns to deliver highly performant backend services. Participate in the full software development lifecycle including analysis, design, prototyping, development, testing, code review, troubleshooting, and support. Collaborate within a high-performing Scrum team alongside clients, implementation partners, and internal stakeholders. Contribute to agile processes including effort estimation, risk assessment, and defining acceptance criteria. Skills and Experience We Value Passion for learning new technologies and building high-quality cloud applications. Strong proficiency in C# and modern object-oriented programming; experience with Python, Java, or C++ is a plus. Working knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and React; familiarity with frameworks such as Angular, Vue, Dojo, or jQuery is beneficial. Knowledge of modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, SVG, and JSON. Working knowledge of relational database architecture and SQL. Comfort and proficiency leveraging AI developer tools to accelerate productivity and quality. Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively within agile teams. Disciplined self-starter who can work independently or collaboratively. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. What Would Make You Stand Out Experience building payroll or HCM-related applications. Strong experience in full-stack cloud-native application development. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies. Demonstrated ability to modernize legacy systems. Passion for continuous improvement and contributing to engineering culture. 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, co ... (truncated, view full listing at source)