Python Developer IV

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award‑winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture.

Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer with expertise in React
, Type Script , and Python to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in developing and maintaining web applications, with a strong focus on building scalable, efficient, and user‑friendly solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Python and Django
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high‑quality backend solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third‑party systems
• Optimize backend performance and scalability to support high‑traffic applications
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing backend systems
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Stay current with backend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services
• Ensure backend systems adhere to security best practices and data protection standards

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in backend software development with a strong focus on Python and Django
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable backend architectures
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and Cloud Watch

Technical Skills – Backend Development:

• Strong proficiency in Python and Django
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery, Redis)
• Solid understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns

Database Management:

• Experience with relational databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL or MySQL
• Knowledge of database optimization and query performance tuning

Dev Ops & Cloud:

• Proficiency with AWS infrastructure and deployment practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Bit Bucket Pipelines
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools is a plus

Additional

Skills:

• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base pay range for this position is $111,300 to $174,900. 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. 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.

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• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

• We value your well‑being:
  We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time:
  From paid time off to…