Dayforce

Director of Software Development

Dayforce United States

Dayforce provided pay range

This range is provided by Dayforce. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$127,700.00/yr - $228,400.00/yr
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States or Canada.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President Development – Application Platform, this position is responsible for overseeing the development of the People Experience product module. The team’s mission is to build products where employees truly feel supported and cared for, resulting in higher productivity and retention. This includes a new landing page and innovative additional offerings available to all 6500 and growing Dayforce customers and 6m+ users. If you enjoy being at the forefront of cross-team initiatives, evangelizing the latest technologies & best practices, and driving change at scale, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Get To Do

  • Oversight of multiple Development managers and cross-functional teams of Software Developers, Test Engineers and QAs
  • Communicate complex technical subjects with clarity to executive management and to the company at large
  • Provide leadership and technical expertise in devising corrective/preventative measures that impact the product
  • Surface best practices, opportunities for improvement and actively participate in discussions and initiatives to continuously drive quality in our software craftsmanship
  • Influence and support the investigation and adoption of new and emerging software technologies and delivery practices
  • Understand company strategy and goals and use them to define and drive priorities within your organization as well as across Product & Technology
  • Hire top talent and ensure the team is equipped with the right competencies to align with the company strategy and goals
  • Build and maintain a strong network of peers, colleagues, and stakeholders within Dayforce to help influence direction, gather feedback, achieve your team’s goals, and remove roadblocks
  • Maintain a shared sense of responsibility and collaboration between Platform and the rest of Product & Technology
  • Manage, coach, and mentor managers and other software development professionals, including performance reviews, salary administration, and career development
  • Collaborate with Product Management and other Product Development partners to deliver innovative features and solutions that delight our clients
  • Manage your team's spend on travel, rewards, and recognition activities, and provide input into budget forecasting plans
  • Foster a culture of ownership and promote a highly collaborative and engaged environment
  • Demonstrate a robust understanding of industry trends & customer requirements; encouraging continuous learning and innovation
  • Provide input into the team's Short-Range Planning, budget and forecasting plans for compensation, travel, rewards, headcount, and investments in tools & services

Skills And Experiences We Value

  • You're super passionate about scalability and have a successful track record building platforms at the enterprise level (that’s a big plus)
  • Demonstrated ability to make user driven decisions, and a good grasp of UX best practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Great business acumen, and can translate strategic goals into tangible objectives and key results
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective networks and leverage them appropriately
  • Experienced in recruiting, building, and managing high performing teams
  • Extensive hands-on experience with agile/scrum principles and development methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate people and activities across multiple functional areas with complex dependencies
  • Effective at coaching and mentoring members of the team, driving engagement and collaboration
  • Must be a team player and able to thrive within a large global organization
  • Strategic thinker, able to bring innovative solutions to critical business problems
  • Forward thinking: Continually striving to improve the tools, technologies and approaches we use
  • Entrepreneurial in spirit and action, enjoys fast paced, agile environments
  • Have a passion for automation and continuous improvement
  • Have a passion for technology and software engineering, keen to stay on top of emerging technologies, languages, and practices
  • Results driven, ability to get things done & inspire teams to take ownership and stay motivated
  • Natural ability to identify great talent
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to generate consensus across teams & senior leadership
  • Deep understanding of multi-tenant cloud web applications
  • Technical plus: Understanding of API Design, Gateway integration, Azure solution architecture, Kafka events, and integration of Large Language Models

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

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.

About The Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Fraudulent Recruiting

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  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Software Development

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