Software Engineer (junior/mid-level)

Engineering · Scottsdale, United States

Job description

Symmetry Software is the payroll infrastructure for software & payroll platforms powering the paychecks of over 64 million workers each year. Our fully integrated suite of payroll tax APIs and software tools allows companies to solve tax compliance issues and build applications across the entirety of the payroll process. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a junior engineer. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of full stack experience working with technologies such as Angular, React, and Spring Boot. Candidates must also exhibit proficiency in SQL, a strong understanding of relational database design, and exposure with AWS services.. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to details, and always be willing to learn and try out new ideas. If you are up for a challenge, eager to grow in the role, and have a passion for innovation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Team:

Our team consists of 15 engineers, each bringing their own skills and experiences to the table. With a few engineers handling each product, we work closely together to drive success and achieve our goals. Our team is diverse in every sense of the word, with members ranging from those with 2 years of experience to seasoned professionals with over 20 years in the industry. We pride ourselves on being a helpful and supportive group, always ready to assist and collaborate to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality work. Whether you're just starting your career or are a veteran in the field, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive environment within our team where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. Join us and be a part of our dynamic and multi-faceted team as we strive for excellence together.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

  • Learn the challenging domain of withholding taxes
  • Communicate with stakeholders on a regular basis
  • Collaborate with seasoned engineers to work on new product features
  • Work on a scrum team to deliver bug fixes in a timely manner

Here’s what we're looking for:

  • 2-4+ years of full stack experience
  • Experience with Angular, React
  • Exposure to backend development - Java, Spring boot a plus
  • SQL and fundamentals of relational database design (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with AWS service a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced team environment
  • Strong work ethic supported by solid time-management skills
  • Passionate about creating memorable experiences for customers
  • Interest in complex product development problems
  • Appreciation for a collaborative, test-driven environment
  • Experience turning wireframes and mockups into elegantly executed code
  • Well-structured, easily maintainable, well-documented code that balances beauty and pragmatism

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $110,000/yr to $132,000/yr in Scottsdale. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Symmetry has a physical office space in Scottsdale. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).

When approved to work from a location other than the office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.

Working at Symmetry Software

Being happy at a job goes beyond just doing the work. Where you choose to spend 40 hours a week should be a place that challenges you professionally and aligns with your personal goals and well-being. We truly love what we do, and our customers love what we produce. Our family-owned and -operated business is collaborative, fun, and friendly. We offer the opportunity to work with all kinds of positions across the company, from the CEO to support to sales and everything in between.

Recently, Symmetry became part of Gusto. More than 300,000 businesses use Gusto’s people platform to hire, pay, insure, and support their team–from modern payroll and benefits to distributed work services and international contractor support to expert HR. Together, Symmetry and Gusto are pushing the entire industry forward by helping growing businesses access tools and services that for so long have only been available to larger corporations.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home with us.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Our company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you require assistance in filling out a Gusto job application, please reach out to candidate-accommodations@gusto.com.

About our products

Our products make sure millions of paychecks are right, no matter where people live or work in the U.S. We simplify the payroll process with accurate and dependable payroll withholding tax solutions. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, like Walmart and Southwest Airlines, and leading payroll service providers, including ADP and Paychex. With a 95%+ customer retention rate, our products always have to be top-of-the-line, and so do our employees.

Symmetry Software is also the company behind the popular website PaycheckCity.com, which helps millions of Americans better understand their paychecks every month.

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