Junior Java Developer

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview

This role will primarily support the billing system, including production incident handling, application change requests. Validates requirements and performs analysis and design for system improvements and new applications. Represents the department by leading work and providing guidance to others.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the billing system, including resolution of production incidents and implementation of application change requests

• Develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software to meet requirements

• Design and develop test automation code

• Perform comprehensive analysis and design for broadly defined requirements

• Contribute to technical direction and software architecture decisions

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications across environments, including high-impact production issues

• Support changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post-implementation activities

• Leverage AI development tools and support agentic development.

• Support agentic development and improve productivity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related discipline or equivalent work experience

• 1 - 3 years of hands-on Java development experience

• Experience building and supporting APIs and RESTful microservices

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases

• Experience with Kafka and enterprise data pipelines

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting production applications in Agile environments

• Familiarity with AI development tools for agentic development

What's in it for you?

• A flexible work philosophy
• Company paid private health insurance
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid leave for illness, birth parents, non-birth parents, elder caregivers, marriage, adoption of a child and bereavement
• Inclusive and accessible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help with everyday challenges
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Opportunity for strengthening expertise and skills through Paychex’s learning platform, including lessons in English

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.