Software Developer Lead

Dayforce

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Lead Software Developer with deep experience in visualizing and optimizing large-scale data with an amazing UI/UX. The successful candidate will collaborate on the design, development, and implementation of our proprietary data visualization platform used by large enterprise customers to gain real-time insights into complex organizational structures. This role combines hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, performant, and scalable solutions for C-level stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Several years (6+ preferred) of progressive software engineering experience, with a focus on: - Data visualization for large or complex datasets, and - Performance optimization of large-scale or big data systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying computer-based systems and applications in a production environment.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating a team of software engineers or information systems professionals on complex projects.
• Strong proficiency in software design and architecture, including modeling data, processes, and system interactions.
• Strong proficiency in AI-driven software development. Candidate must demonstrate the utilization of AI in software development .
• Experience with modern web application development, such as: - JavaScript - Modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, or similar) - Nodejs - Postgres DB - Python
• Component-based UI development and design systems (e.g., Tailwind CSS or similar).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization frameworks or libraries and techniques for rendering and optimizing large datasets (e.g., virtualization, occlusion culling, or similar performance techniques).
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability for high-traffic, data-intensive systems.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud-based environments, and integration with back-end services or data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software testing, troubleshooting, and debugging in complex systems.
• Strong understanding of graph-based data structures.
• Strong understanding of different layers of caching systems and context-aware prompt engineering

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and document user and business requirements for complex software and data visualization solutions.
• Develop and refine detailed technical requirements and specifications.
• Research, evaluate, and synthesize technical information to design, develop, and test computer-based systems and applications.
• Design and architect software solutions that optimize the visualization and performance of large-scale organizational data.
• Develop data, process, and network models to optimize system architecture and evaluate the performance, scalability, and reliability of designs.
• Lead the architectural design and redesign of large-scale organizational data processing and visualization systems, including identifying bottlenecks and implementing advanced optimization techniques.
• Plan, design, and coordinate the development, integration, deployment, and operation of computer-based systems and applications.
• Develop modern cross-platform applications (web and/or mobile) using frameworks and tools (e.g., Vuejs, Nodejs, and design systems).
• Assess, test, and troubleshoot software systems and applications, including performance tuning of big data and visualization workloads.
• Design, architect, and implement a multi-level caching system for large enterprise organizations, graph-based data structures.
• Design, architect, and implement Enterprise Resource Planning features for position and personnel resource planning.
• Design, architect, and implement Enterprise Resource Planning features for job architectures.
• Document system designs, technical specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Implement upgrades, patches, and improvements to operating environments and application software, ensuring high availability and resilience.
• Develop and maintain procedures for monitoring, incident response, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Lead and coordinate teams of software engineers and information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems.
• Oversee cross-functional collaboration between engineering, data, and product teams to deliver complex projects on time and within quality standards.
• Provide technical mentorship, code review, and guidance on best practices in software architecture, performance optimization, and data visualization.
• Design and implement features and architectures that enhance the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive organizational data.
• Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.
• Architect and implement SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliant systems.

Benefits

• We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
• Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
• With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level