What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer position at Paychex?
We’re hiring a Software Developer to join a small, experienced IT team that builds and maintains our core internal systems. This is a hands-on role split between software development and application support - you’ll keep our platform running smoothly while contributing to enhancements and new features. We keep meetings minimal, collaborate closely, and ship frequently.
What You’ll Do
- Application support (first line): Triage and resolve day-to-day support tickets for our in-house platform - often quick fixes or answers to user “how-to” questions.
- Bug fixes & small enhancements: Diagnose issues, implement fixes, and deliver improvements independently with guidance when needed.
- Feature development support: Partner with senior developers to complete and polish features that are already architected and partially implemented.
- Quality & delivery: Participate in code reviews, test changes, and help prepare for frequent deployments.
- General IT ownership: In a small shop, everyone helps where needed - expect variety and the chance to learn quickly.
Tech Stack
- Backend: C# / .NET 8 (actively upgrading to .NET 10)
- Frontend: Angular 21 (TypeScript)
- UI: Bootstrap 5
- Data: Azure SQL
- Cloud: Microsoft Azure - cloud-first, no on-premises servers
What We’re Looking For
Required
- 2 years of professional software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
- Working knowledge of C#/.NET and modern web development fundamentals
- Comfortable debugging and owning problems through to resolution
- Solid SQL fundamentals - queries, joins, troubleshooting data issues
- Strong follow-through in a small-team environment where ownership matters
- Clear communicator - able to help non-technical users and explain solutions simply
Nice to Have
- Angular or other modern SPA framework experience
- Azure experience (App Services, Functions, CI/CD pipelines)
- Experience in a production environment with frequent releases
- Insurance or fintech background (not required, but useful context)