Please Note: This is a remote position available in the state listed on this job. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.
What You'll Do
Our ideal Principal Software Engineer will be an integral contributor to the current and next generation of our app. You’ll be working on multiple projects to continue making us the #1 HR Software for SMB business. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to produce a highly polished experience for our users. If you get a kick out of solving problems and building beautiful world-class software, then you will love BambooHR.
In this role, you will:
- Write code for back end processes and experiences, tooling, automation, and our industry-leading applications
- Research technologies and engineer complete solutions to problems
- Propose and implement performance optimizations and scaling strategies
- Work with the rest of the team to integrate your projects into the application
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of our systems and processes
- Mentor and coach fellow engineers throughout project lifecycles
- Understand and apply business needs to the technical solutions. Drive the best value for our customers and the company.
What You Need to Get the Job Done
- 10+ years of experience in web development
- Service Development in a language like PHP, Python, Java, or C#, and a desire to work in PHP 8
- Object-Oriented development
- MySQL - both SQL query language and database structure/design
- Version control software, preferably Git
- Experience writing and debugging CI / CD processes and tools
- Experience with tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes to enable local development
- Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, presentations, etc.
What Will Make Us REALLY Love you
- Experience working with Product Managers, UX Designers and Architects
- Experience managing stakeholder expectations
- We can see that you have a service-minded attitude
- Real-world examples of demonstrated technical leadership
- Experience in PHP, React, TypeScript, Python
- Experience in developing Software as a Service (fast release cycles that still support an existing userbase)
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related degree or experience
What You'll Love About Us
- Great Company Culture. We’ve been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, Salt Lake Tribune, Glassdoor, & Comparably for our great workplace culture
- Make an Impact. We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position
- Rest and Relaxation. 4 weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and we pay you to go on vacation (ask us about this)!
- Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision
- Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with a generous company match, access to a personal financial planner, and both legal and life insurance
- Financial Peace University. We pay for a one year subscription and you walk away with financial savvy and a bonus
- Give back. Get paid to give your time to the community: ask us about this!
- Educational Benefits. Whether you are a previous student, or currently enrolled in higher education, we can help cover some of those expenses
- Flexible Work Models. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location
About Us
Our mission is simple: we want to set people free to do meaningful work. People love our software—and it turns out that people love working here too. We've been recognized as a "Best Company to Work For” and we're proud of our team for creating software that makes an impact in the lives of HR pros and employees all over the world.
BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.
BambooHR is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V
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What We Do
Serving more than 34,000 customers and 3 million employees, BambooHR is the leading software provider powering the strategic evolution of HR in small and medium businesses.
BambooHR's cloud-based system is an intuitive, affordable way for growing companies to manage essential employee information in a personalized Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Its software sets HR free to do great work and be more strategic, which helps the entire organization do the same. BambooHR's clients include innovators like SoundCloud, Foursquare, Freshbooks, Stance, Reddit, Magnolia Homes, and others in more than 100 countries and 8 languages worldwide. If you're passionate about doing meaningful work with friendly, talented people, check out the career opportunities at bamboo.com/careers, and apply to join us.
Why Work With Us
We're a product-driven company with an award-winning culture where we all lead, learn, and help each other grow, so we can be better and create more impactful products.
We don’t like to brag, but we really do have some of the brightest minds around! Yet, we remain humble, eager to learn, and focused on making HR easier for our customers.
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