Product Engineering, Specialist

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Join Our Dynamic Engineering Team as a Lead Technical Specialist Developer We are looking for a passionate and skilled Lead Technical Specialist Developer to join our engineering team. This team is at the heart of our product suite, responsible for developing and maintaining our proprietary IP payroll engine, a critical component of our success.

As a Lead Technical Specialist Developer, You Will:

• Lead and mentor a team of professional software developers.
• Utilize cutting-edge technologies including the .NET framework for our backend solutions and APIs, integrating with Angular for our frontend solutions.
• Operate within the MS Azure cloud, ensuring our solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of our own IP payroll engine.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust software solutions.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and performance in our software products.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our solutions at the forefront of innovation.
• Participate in and contribute to all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives, and refinement sessions.
• Write performant, stable, and maintainable code respecting design patterns like SOLID and DRY.
• Manage code changes correctly within planned releases, respecting the SDLC and compliance requirements.
• Document code in our technical Wiki and ensure release notes and deployment instructions are complete and timely delivered.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development with a strong focus on .NET.
• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly MS Azure.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for technology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with C#.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Very good coding and unit testing capabilities (C#, LINQ, SQL).
• Knowledge of .NET Frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework).
• Experience with databases (MySQL, Oracle, Azure SQL Server, MongoDB, Cosmos DB).
• Willingness and ability to work independently as part of a global virtual team.
• Analytical skills and ability to create quality documentation.
• Experience with development best practices like SOLID, DRY, Security First, and TDD.
• Familiarity with git and experience working with Azure DevOps or similar tools (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent team player, collaborating with frontend developers.

At Strada, Our Values Guide Everything We Do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement: Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.