Jobs at Paychex

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Paychex is a Fortune 500 payroll and HR solutions provider that has turned its traditional services into cloud‑based technology. The company delivers payroll processing, benefits administration, tax filing and workforce management to more than 600,000 small‑to‑medium businesses worldwide. Its tech stack spans AWS, Azure, Kubernetes and modern JavaScript frameworks, powering a SaaS platform that handles billions of dollars in payroll each year.

Paychex hires software engineers, data scientists, DevOps specialists, product managers and cybersecurity analysts. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews that test algorithmic problem solving, system design around high‑availability payroll flows, and real‑world coding challenges on their public GitHub. The work culture emphasizes rapid iteration, cross‑functional collaboration, and a focus on data‑driven decision making.

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Software Engineer II - Flock

Company: Paychex

Location: Rochester, NY

Posted Dec 16, 2023

Responsibilities Develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software to meet requirements Design and develop test automation code Complete well-defined, complex program changes Perform basic analysis and design for clearly defined requirements Contribute to estimates required for user stories based on business requirements, specifications and designs. Comply with and contribute to SDLC standards and CD/CI procedures to ensure consistency Monitor progress against task estimates to provide status Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications across environments Maintain existing code base, monitoring for failures in non-prod environments Support changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post implementation to ensure integrity of application Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer related discipline or equivalent work experience 2-4 years of experience in Related field and experience using one or more programming language(s) Required skills: o Ruby on rail o Web technical skill o Full stack development/ backend development o Relational SQL/ NoSQL Database o Agile Principles (scrum) o Nice to have Python, NodeJS, JavaScript, Angular o AWS/ any other cloud technology o Nice to have large systems experience (algorithms/ systems foundation) If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. Comply with and contribute to SDLC standards and CD/CI procedures to ensure consistency Monitor progress against task estimates to provide status Provide technical support and troubleshooting for applications across environments Maintain existing code base, monitoring for failures in non-prod environments Support changes during quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and post implementation to ensure integrity of application Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer related discipline or equivalent work experience 2-4 years of experience in Related field and experience using one or more programming language(s) Required skills: o Ruby on rail o Web technical skill o Full stack development/ backend development o Relational SQL/ NoSQL Database o Agile Principles (scrum) o Nice to have Python, NodeJS, JavaScript, Angular o AWS/ any other cloud technology o Nice to have large systems experience (algorithms/ systems foundation) Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $75,530.00- $118,690.00 annually. Overview Designs, develops and troubleshoots software programs for computer based systems. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.

Sales Development Representative - PEO

Company: Paychex

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 04, 2023

Paychex is seeking energetic professionals for their Sales Development team. The role involves targeted prospecting, building rapport with potential clients, and leveraging expertise in Paychex products and services. Responsibilities include generating appointments for sales representatives, strategically targeting accounts, and maintaining CRM data updates. Qualifications include a high school diploma, a bachelor's degree preferred, and 0-1 year of experience in lead generation or sales/business coursework.

Inside Sales Representative - HCM Solutions

Company: Paychex

Location: Phoenix – Mesa – Scottsdale, AZ

Posted Dec 17, 2023

Qualifications H.S. Collect data to support underwriting process, close sales. Continually develop technical, competitive and sales skills knowledge to effectively represent the HCM sales organization. Have an operational command of the sales forecast, Paychex and HCM foundations. 2 years of experience in sales/selling. Diploma - Required Bachelor's Degree - Preferred 1 year of experience in Inside sales. Conduct outbound prospecting and qualify new clients and new referral sources utilizing cold calls, direct mail, email, video call, social media, seminars or demonstrations, or other marketing programs directed by Sales management, including following up on leads to qualify opportunities and generate pipeline. Responsibilities Accountable for the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting, qualifying, demonstrating and closing business to achieve quota. Complete and submit accurate new business paperwork, expense reports and weekly activity reports by agreed upon dates set by Sales management. Use technology tools to accurately track activities and forecasts.

Sales Executive - Enterprise

Company: Paychex

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Dec 15, 2023

Qualifications H.S. Prospecting for new clients and new referral sources utilizing the telephone, direct mail, seminars, current client visits, or other local marketing programs directed by Sales management. Diploma - Required Bachelor's Degree - Preferred 2 years of experience in Relevant sales/marketing experience. Completing and submitting accurate new business paperwork, expense reports and weekly activity reports by agreed upon dates set by Sales management. Expediting the resolution of customer problems or complaints. May be required to travel outside of geographical territory for purposes of attending Conference, training sessions and/or area Zone meetings. Analyzing the customer needs and interests, determining which products are appropriate and referring to appropriate party when necessary. Projecting a positive image in representing the Corporation to clients and the community. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range. Scheduling appointments and visiting potential and current referral sources to secure referrals to end users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Paychex?
Paychex offers a collaborative environment focused on employee growth. Employees report flexible schedules, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities to work across product lines. The company runs regular hackathons, mentorship programs, and quarterly OKR reviews that keep teams aligned with business goals. The culture values transparency, so you’ll see open communication between engineering and leadership and a clear career ladder from junior engineer to senior technical lead.
What types of positions are available at Paychex?
Paychex hires across a spectrum of tech roles: software engineers (Java, Python, React, Go), data scientists and analysts, DevOps and cloud infrastructure engineers, product managers, UX designers, cybersecurity analysts, and AI/ML specialists. Each role typically requires experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), container orchestration, and a strong understanding of financial or payroll data security.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Paychex?
Tailor your resume to highlight achievements in payroll or financial tech, quantify impact (e.g., "improved payroll processing speed by 30%"), and showcase any certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified ScrumMaster). Build a small demo that simulates a payroll calculation or data pipeline and host it on GitHub. In your cover letter, reference Paychex’s mission to simplify human capital management and explain how your background can accelerate that goal. Finally, engage with Paychex’s community on LinkedIn or attend their virtual hackathon to demonstrate initiative.

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