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 BetterTM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States or Canada
About The Opportunity
We're seeking a visionary Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to lead a newly established product team in building a game-changing Internal Developer Portal (IDP).
The IDP will empower our internal customer teams with a self-service platform, enabling them to deploy their own cloud infrastructure efficiently and securely. You'll wear two hats – a technical leader crafting the IDP's architecture and a technical leader fostering an innovative and collaborative spirit.
What You'll Get To Do
- IDP Leadership:
- Lead the newly established IDP product team, fostering a strong team dynamic and ensuring efficient delivery.
- Define the IDP's product vision and roadmap, collaborating closely with product management and stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into robust technical specifications for the IDP.
- Technical Expertise:
- Design and architect a scalable, secure, and user-friendly IDP leveraging best practices in cloud infrastructure provisioning.
- Select and integrate appropriate technologies and tools for the IDP, including infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions and API integrations.
- Craft well-documented, maintainable, and testable code across frontend and backend components of the IDP.
- Full-Stack Development:
- Implement critical IDP functionalities, including self-service infrastructure provisioning, resource management, and user access controls.
- Develop a seamless user interface that delivers an intuitive and efficient experience for internal developers.
- Lead by example, writing clean and efficient code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with product, security, and DevOps teams to ensure the IDP aligns with overall development goals and security standards.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills And Experience We Value
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
- Mastery of multiple programming languages (both frontend and backend), e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, etc.
- Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, or similar).
- Expertise in backend technologies, including REST APIs, databases (SQL & NoSQL), and server-side frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Django, Spring Boot).
- Deep understanding of UI/UX design principles and ability to create intuitive user interfaces.
- Strong grasp of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar) with experience in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Experience working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What Would Make You Really Stand Out
- Master's degree in a technical discipline.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring software development teams.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- A strong commitment to security-minded development practices.
- Passion for open-source software and contributions to the community.
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, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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