Job Information
Paylocity Engineer Software, Frontend in Remote, Czech Republic
Location: Remote (Must be based anywhere in the Czech Republic)
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
Help Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology!
Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience.
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About the Team
The Search & AI Assistant team is a growing engineering group based in the Czech Republic, responsible for building the company’s Search platform and integrating a conversational AI Assistant. As usage and scope increase, the team is expanding with a clear path toward splitting into two focused teams, offering engineers the chance to join early and help shape the future of these platforms.
The team collaborates closely with product and UX partners in the United States while remaining fully co-located in CZ. The technical stack includes containerized .NET services, ReactJS, AWS, OpenSearch, and Amazon Bedrock, supporting modern, scalable search and AI-driven experiences.
Position Overview
The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software applications following established best practices
Contribute to existing codebase while demonstrating good separation of concerns
Collaborate on project planning and implementation with senior engineers
Understand and adapt to existing system designs and technology choices
Assist in developing solutions for small to medium-sized projects
Implement and maintain automated tests and contribute to improving testing practices
Follow established coding standards and participate in code reviews
Communicate effectively within the engineering team
Participate actively in team discussions and planning sessions
Maintain awareness of ongoing team projects and initiatives
Team Collaboration
Work collaboratively with senior engineers on project implementation
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Contribute to technical discussions and share knowledge with peers
Support team members during challenging technical situations
Build strong working relationships across departments
Growth & Development
Continuously improve technical skills and knowledge
Learn from senior engineers and mentors
Document technical decisions and solutions
Share knowledge through team presentations or documentation
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
2+ years of hands-on professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on frontend engineering
Solid problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Technical Skills
Strong practical experience with ReactJS or a comparable modern frontend framework (e.g., Angular, Vue)
Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript / TypeScript
Proven experience developing interactive, responsive, and performant user interfaces
Experience working with RESTful APIs and understanding how frontend applications interact with backend services
Good understanding of frontend architecture, component design, and state management concepts
Familiarity with testing practices such as unit testing, integration testing, and test automation
Ability to work independently on well-scoped tasks and take ownership of features
Experience working in an agile, cross-functional, English-speaking team
Commitment to delivering high-quality work and taking responsibility for assigned tasks
Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and readable code
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Curiosity and willingness to continuously improve existing solutions
Adaptability to new technologies, evolving requirements, and a dynamic environment
Nice to have skills
Experience with frontend performance optimization, accessibility, and UX best practices
Familiarity with backend technologies such as .NET / C#, or experience working in a full-stack environment
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, modern build tools, or frontend DevOps workflows
Familiarity with cloud services (AWS preferred)
Knowledge of observability, logging, or monitoring tools
Experience with or interest in AI-driven user experiences
Physical requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
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