Senior Software Engineer, Billing - Justworks
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
Who We AreAt Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community
We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business
We solve HR issues
We’re data-driven and never stop iterating
If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you.We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks
These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.Our ValuesIf this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.Who You AreAre you passionate about design and development? Do you have experience building, deploying, and maintaining large-scale, distributed applications? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and join a team of innovative self-starters in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment?As a Senior Software Engineer in the Billing team, you will be owning a mission critical software service and play an essential role in accelerating the company’s growth
You will be leveraging your experience working within a service-oriented architecture
You will be responsible for separating data and functionality as necessary, and will demonstrate an understanding and use of automated testing as a productivity multiplier
You are eager to learn and passionate about improvement
You want to understand how systems work, and you think about how to make them work even better
You will work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to scope, design, and build new features and functionality
You will be working primarily in Ruby on Rails and/or JavaScript/React, but prior knowledge is not a requirement.Your Success ProfileWhat You Will Work OnCollaborate with a cross functional team to build solutions to detect and prevent fraudTake ownership of designing and implementing APIs, systems integrations, data models and backend servicesPromote engineering excellence through technical leadership, knowledge-sharing and mentorshipInstate best-practices observability and monitoring as “first principles” of all our servicesKeep extremely sensitive data compartmentalized and securePerform other related duties as assignedHow You Will Do Your WorkAs a Senior Software Engineer, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization
In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies:Good judgment - the exercise of critical thinking, analyzing and assessing problems and implications, identifying patterns, making connections of underlying issues, understanding risks and developing mitigation strategies, and taking ownership of the outcome.Resourcefulness - taking a can-do approach, even in the face of obstacles and constraints by assessing what’s in front of you and effectively and efficiently optimizing what you have, whether it's working on something new or thinking about how to do something better.Teamwork and communication - putting our collective best together through documentation, collaboration, relationship-building, listening, empathy, recruiting, and evangelism.Influence and leadership - fostering a community of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, mentorship, and forward-thinking.Skills and knowledge - the capacity to actively learn and apply specific domain knowledge, know-how, and best practices to continually enhance and improve.In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS
It stands for:Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose
You like to have fun
You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.Openness - Your default is to be open
You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities
You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere
You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do
You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of professional hands-on experienceStrong object-oriented design and coding skillsSolid understanding of data structures and algorithmsPrior experience in fraud detection and prevention strongly preferredExperience building new feature from scratch, using clean, organized, and scalable codeExperience supporting other engineers and acting as a “tech lead”Experience working with complicated systems at scaleExperience working using Agile/Scrum methodology in a fast-paced environmentExperience in a high-growth environment working with deadlines and milestonesTechnologies UsedLanguages: Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Kotlin, GoMessaging / APIs: Kafka, Open API, GraphQL, Apollo, RedisInfrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI, DataDog, Snowflake, AWSThe base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $167,500.00 to $205,000.00 per year.#LI-AD1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-JS1Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set, level of relevant experience, and specific work location. Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks. Diversity At JustworksJustworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity, culture, and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently
Diversity in our work, our people, and our product drives creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial leadership and integrity, competitiveness, and collaboration throughout our business and in the market
We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our customers.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status
Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations
We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs, as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws
If you're in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
Your comfort and success matter to us, and we're here to ensure an inclusive experience.Our DEIB Report and Our DEI Commitment
We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business
We solve HR issues
We’re data-driven and never stop iterating
If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you.We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks
These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.Our ValuesIf this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.Who You AreAre you passionate about design and development? Do you have experience building, deploying, and maintaining large-scale, distributed applications? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and join a team of innovative self-starters in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment?As a Senior Software Engineer in the Billing team, you will be owning a mission critical software service and play an essential role in accelerating the company’s growth
You will be leveraging your experience working within a service-oriented architecture
You will be responsible for separating data and functionality as necessary, and will demonstrate an understanding and use of automated testing as a productivity multiplier
You are eager to learn and passionate about improvement
You want to understand how systems work, and you think about how to make them work even better
You will work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to scope, design, and build new features and functionality
You will be working primarily in Ruby on Rails and/or JavaScript/React, but prior knowledge is not a requirement.Your Success ProfileWhat You Will Work OnCollaborate with a cross functional team to build solutions to detect and prevent fraudTake ownership of designing and implementing APIs, systems integrations, data models and backend servicesPromote engineering excellence through technical leadership, knowledge-sharing and mentorshipInstate best-practices observability and monitoring as “first principles” of all our servicesKeep extremely sensitive data compartmentalized and securePerform other related duties as assignedHow You Will Do Your WorkAs a Senior Software Engineer, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization
In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies:Good judgment - the exercise of critical thinking, analyzing and assessing problems and implications, identifying patterns, making connections of underlying issues, understanding risks and developing mitigation strategies, and taking ownership of the outcome.Resourcefulness - taking a can-do approach, even in the face of obstacles and constraints by assessing what’s in front of you and effectively and efficiently optimizing what you have, whether it's working on something new or thinking about how to do something better.Teamwork and communication - putting our collective best together through documentation, collaboration, relationship-building, listening, empathy, recruiting, and evangelism.Influence and leadership - fostering a community of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, mentorship, and forward-thinking.Skills and knowledge - the capacity to actively learn and apply specific domain knowledge, know-how, and best practices to continually enhance and improve.In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS
It stands for:Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose
You like to have fun
You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.Openness - Your default is to be open
You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities
You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others.Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere
You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude.Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do
You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of professional hands-on experienceStrong object-oriented design and coding skillsSolid understanding of data structures and algorithmsPrior experience in fraud detection and prevention strongly preferredExperience building new feature from scratch, using clean, organized, and scalable codeExperience supporting other engineers and acting as a “tech lead”Experience working with complicated systems at scaleExperience working using Agile/Scrum methodology in a fast-paced environmentExperience in a high-growth environment working with deadlines and milestonesTechnologies UsedLanguages: Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Kotlin, GoMessaging / APIs: Kafka, Open API, GraphQL, Apollo, RedisInfrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI, DataDog, Snowflake, AWSThe base wage range for this position based in our New York City Office is targeted at $167,500.00 to $205,000.00 per year.#LI-AD1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-JS1Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set, level of relevant experience, and specific work location. Salary ranges for positions based in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. For more information about Justworks’ Total Reward Philosophy, including all of the perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team members, please visit Total Rewards @ Justworks. Diversity At JustworksJustworks is committed to maintaining a workplace where diversity of identity, culture, and life experience is the norm and is celebrated authentically and respected consistently
Diversity in our work, our people, and our product drives creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial leadership and integrity, competitiveness, and collaboration throughout our business and in the market
We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our customers.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status
Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations
We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs, as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws
If you're in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
accommodations@justworks.com
Your comfort and success matter to us, and we're here to ensure an inclusive experience.Our DEIB Report and Our DEI Commitment
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