Software Engineer

About The Company

Check is a pioneering technology company dedicated to simplifying the payroll and payments ecosystem. As the inventors of embedded payroll, Check is committed to redefining how businesses and individuals manage payments by providing innovative, scalable, and reliable API infrastructure. Our mission is to build and scale payroll businesses together with our partners, making payroll processes more accessible, efficient, and transparent. We are more than just a technology provider; we are a springboard for building and expanding payroll solutions that cater to businesses of all sizes. Our team is passionate about solving complex problems, fostering innovation, and creating a future where payroll is no longer a pain point but a seamless part of business operations.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing, architecting, and enhancing Check's core platform and services. You will work on building scalable, resilient systems using cloud-native tools, primarily focusing on Python and related technologies. Your contributions will directly impact the way businesses process payroll and payments, ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and innovative. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to solve some of the most challenging problems in payroll technology, contribute to system architecture, and drive technical excellence across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about building impactful technology, mentoring others, and shaping the future of payroll infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in building and maintaining complex, scalable systems
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Go, with experience in Django or similar frameworks
• Experience with front-end technologies such as React and Typescript is a plus
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform
• Solid understanding of database systems, especially Postgres
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal
• Proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking systems like GitLab
• Ability to debug complex systems and handle critical incidents effectively
• Experience setting technical strategy and influencing cross-team collaboration
• Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a proactive mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to share knowledge and feedback effectively

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to improving Check's platform by tackling challenging engineering problems
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable services within our mono-repo architecture
• Build prototypes to test innovative solutions, enabling rapid iteration and learning
• Provide constructive feedback and share best practices to enhance team performance and product quality
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of transparency, vulnerability, and continuous improvement
• Shape system architecture to simplify and optimize the development process
• Take ownership of end-to-end delivery, from system design through deployment and monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical strategies and project goals
• Contribute to technical documentation, proposals, and diagrams to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and incident management to uphold high standards of quality and resilience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance
• Stock options and equity participation
• Flexible paid time off and sick leave policies
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for new parents
• Flexible return-to-work options and remote work flexibility
• Paid holidays, including 9 annual holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Monthly stipend for home internet and mobile phone expenses
• Participation in team offsites, hackathons, and company retreats
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a forward-thinking organization

Equal Opportunity

Check is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.