Senior Staff Backend Engineer - Global Payroll

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop the One-Payroll system to ensure scalable, stable, and secure global operations.
• Design and implement front-end and back-end web services using the Java platform to support both employee-facing and administrative functions.
• Identify and manage cross-domain dependencies, ensuring seamless integration with internal systems and external services.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance system performance, streamline development workflows, and support long-term maintainability.
• Develop optimized algorithms to automate rule-based processes, such as payroll calculations and incentive distributions, ensuring accuracy and cost-efficiency.

Essential Qualifications:

• 15+ years of professional experience in Java development, with deep expertise in object-oriented design and enterprise-grade application development.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement large-scale, distributed system architectures that are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Proficient in Java and the Spring framework, with hands-on experience using Git for version control in collaborative development environments.
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Aurora, MySQL) and key-value datastores (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis).
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal or Cadence to automate and manage complex business processes.
• Familiarity with business rule engines (e.g., Drools, Camunda, or similar) to support dynamic and configurable business logic.
• Proficiency in Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks such as JPA or Hibernate, with solid experience in domain-driven design and modeling.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Proven experience leading technology initiatives within the Payroll, Finance, or Accounting domains, with a deep understanding of domain-specific requirements and compliance standards.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance and Accounting teams, to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Hands-on experience in developing and operating services in AWS, leveraging cloud-native tools and best practices.
• Strong focus on code quality, with a track record of implementing clean, maintainable, and scalable codebases.
• Experience in automating build, test, and deployment pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and delivery.
• Familiarity with bulk data processing using technologies like Hive, Spark, Flink, etc., especially in high-throughput environments.
• Practical experience working in Agile development environments, with a collaborative and iterative approach to product delivery.