Software Engineer

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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A Brief Overview

The Software Engineer is responsible for the development, testing and release of our organization's web and mobile applications.

What you will do

• Participate in the design and development of new solutions as well as in enhancements and updates to existing solutions along with fixing the issues in the system

• Contribute to the software development life cycle, focusing on development, testing, troubleshooting and debugging software solutions

• Contribute to the best coding practices and help with code merges and releases.

• Develop unit and automation test scripts under the test-driven development lifecycle

• Leverage AI coding assistants for code generation, review, and test creation

• Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate new ideas and solutions

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related field or equivalent experience preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience and prior internship or coursework experience recommended

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of all phases of Software development life cycle

• Experience building UIs with React (components, hooks, state, forms)

• Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, including building server-side APIs with Node.js. Coursework, internships, bootcamps and personal projects all count.

• Solid SQL and relational database fundamentals (schema design, joins, migrations). PostgreSQL preferred.

• Familiarity with microservice architecture, end-to-end UI/API integration, API protocols like REST and graphQL

• Experience writing automated tests (Jest, React Testing Library or similar).

• Hands-on use of AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codex or similar).

• Coming from Java, C#, Python or another stack? We welcome it. Show us the JavaScript or TypeScript you've written, even a side project.

Tools we use

• You'll work in a TypeScript codebase: Next.js on the front end, a Node.js GraphQL API on the back end, and PostgreSQL underneath, with background workers on queues. Most features touch all three layers.

• Slack, Asana, VS Code, Cursor, Claude, GitHub, PostgreSQL, Datadog, Microsoft 365/Google Workspace.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal

Work Environment

• You will be working out of the TriNet Atlanta (120 High St #300, Dunwoody, GA 30346) office.

The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA, and the salary range for this location is $89,600.00 to $168,000.00. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Atlanta. All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered forremote hire at the company’s discretion. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work locationand experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such accommodation.