Product Engineering, Lead Specialist

Job Description

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities

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.

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Join Our Dynamic Engineering Team as a Lead Technical Specialist Developer

Product Engineering, Specialist (Back-end .NET Developer)

Are you ready to take on a challenge and be part of a team that drives innovation? 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.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about working with the latest and greatest technologies, we want to hear from you Join us and be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

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.

Benefits

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.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You'll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada's right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

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