Lead Software Engineer, Workflow Automation

2 months ago


New York, New York, United States Personio Full time

The Role: How you'll make an impact at Personio
This position is a hybrid role based in New York City.
At Personio, we are on an inspiring and ambitious mission to build the People Operating System - the single source of truth for employee information - that enables small & mid-sized businesses to be strategic about their people, the biggest asset and success factor for any organization.
We are building the environment and the culture for you to do the best work of your career. You'll be surrounded by fellow craftspeople and you'll be asked to apply your skills to raise the bar for how Personio - and the industry at large - builds products.
As a Lead Software Engineer on Workflow Automations, you will play a crucial role in helping create products that make our customers' lives easier. We are a set of three subteams. Our product teams enable employees to set up and automate complex business processes via intuitive experiences. Our platform team builds scalable capabilities that unlock automations for other product use cases throughout the company. Together we are building an experience that will enable Personio to effortlessly satisfy the most demanding of customers.
Role Responsibilities: What you'll do

  • Responsibilities:
    • Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and quality assurance to deliver high-quality software products.
    • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
    • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
    • Investigate and resolve technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • How you'll go about it:
    • Influencing and strengthening team culture while identifying areas for improvement.
    • Demonstrate technical excellence through hands-on involvement in projects and continuous learning.
    • Maintain open and clear communication and foster a collaborative work environment.
    • Ensure that technical documentation is comprehensive and up-to-date.
    • Uphold high coding standards.
    • Continuously drive innovation.

Role Requirements: What you need to succeed

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ yrs of experience in software engineering or a relevant technical role.
  • Strong backend engineering proficiency (Kotlin, Java, Scala, PHP, Python, Ruby, etc)
  • Experience working with distributed systems and microservices.
  • Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Our Benefits
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

  • Receive a robust reward package - reevaluated each year - that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
  • Enjoy 20 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation)
  • Invest in your future with a 401(k) retirement account and a Personio match of up to 5%
  • Get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for yourself and your family
  • Make an impact on the environment and society with 2 (fully paid) Impact Days - one for an individual project of your choice and one for a company-wide initiative
  • Receive family leave, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
  • Grow your skills with an annual personal development budget to use on professional memberships, external certifications, conferences, and more
  • Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations
  • Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

Salary Range
$195,000 to $218,00 per year, plus equity and benefits.
Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be commensurate with the candidate's final level and final location. Also, this range represents base salary only and does not include equity, or benefits, if applicable.
Please also note that the information provided in this job posting is for general informational purposes only. The job posting is provided 'as is' without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Personio makes no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information contained in this job posting. By applying to this position, applicants acknowledge that they have read and understood this disclaimer and that Personio shall not be held liable for any reliance on the information contained herein.



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