ADP is hiring a Chief Application Developer.

 

As a key member of a scrum team, you will play a vital role in translating designs and concepts into reality for either new or enhanced web applications. Your efforts will support a diverse range of clients, both internal and external. Collaboration will be at the forefront of your responsibilities, as you engage with clients, product managers, architects, and software engineers to strategize, design, develop, test, and implement impactful solutions that cater to companies ranging from small to enterprise-level with millions of employees.

 

Your daily routine will commence with a scrum call to prioritize and track ongoing work. Within your team, you will select user stories to work on during sprint cycles. A significant portion of your day will be dedicated to coding and testing. Every two weeks, you'll actively participate in release activities.

To excel in this development role, proficiency in Javascript, Java along with a strong command of Spring Boot, and either Angular or React, is essential. Familiarity with AI-driven solutions, modern UI technologies, web services, RESTful APIs, and open source tools like Apache KAFKA is also crucial. Each sprint cycle may emphasize either front-end or back-end development, necessitating experience with both areas as well as scripting technologies. Similar to our top developers, you should be an eager creator, open to learning and tackling challenging assignments. Your commitment to learning new technologies and incorporating them into your product development process is paramount.

 

As a Chief Application Developer, you will take a hands-on approach, working closely with your team to guide projects to success. Your role involves designing, developing, debugging, and deploying software solutions, leveraging your expertise in handling code complexities. Acting as a mentor to junior developers, you'll also balance the assignment of user stories, considering the technical interests of each team member. Joining our team means encountering exciting challenges, opportunities for career growth, and building lasting connections as we collectively shape the future for ADP and the industry. If a fast-paced environment excites you, know that we also make room for a healthy dose of fun along the way.

 

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Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers

 

A little about ADP: We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. ADP has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a global Best Places to Work, DiversityInc® Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more. Learn more about ADP's commitment on our YouTube channel: http://adp.careers/DEI_Videos

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Here's what you can expect on a typical day:

Front-end Application Development. Lead the entire front-end application development process, starting from the conceptualization of UX prototypes and creation of mockups to wireframes and eventual implementation of functional code. AI Strategy & Adoption Leadership. Drive the adoption of AI-powered engineering practices across teams. Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize tools such as GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted testing frameworks to improve productivity, code quality, and development velocity. Establish governance and responsible AI usage standards. Quality and Performance Assurance. Ensure the delivery of high-quality applications with optimal performance levels. API Development. Develop APIs using Java and/or NodeJS to enhance overall application functionality. Testing and Code Review. Create Unit Tests to ensure robust code quality and actively participate in code reviews. Generate comprehensive software documentation and update existing documents to maintain clarity and relevance. High Availability Solutions. Design solutions for ensuring high availability of caching services to enhance overall system reliability. Automate the installation and operations involved in the lifecycle of database caching services to streamline processes. Agile/Scrum Methodology. Actively participate and follow Agile/Scrum development methodologies for efficient project management. Versatility in Coding Languages. Demonstrate proficiency in both front-end and back-end coding languages, including ReactJS, JavaScript, and Java. Framework and Library Development. Contribute to the development of frameworks and third-party libraries. You have 15+ years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent.

 

Technical Expertise:

AI Platform & Agentic Architecture Leadership. Design and operationalize AI-enabled development ecosystems leveraging AI coding assistants, MCP-based integrations, and agentic workflows. Drive scalable implementation, observability, model governance, and continuous optimization across engineering teams. Agile/Scrum development environment Unit testing and Integration testing Object Oriented Programming and MVC application architecture using Java, JSON, and Python UI Development using JavaScript, React, Angular, HTML, and CSS Database Development with expertise in Oracle SQL and MongoDB AWS cloud experience or other cloud RESTful APIs and Web Services with web development with Spring, Spring Boot, or Hibernate

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

 

Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to find the best solution. Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity. Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes. Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft. Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation. Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

 

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Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY

(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is CAD $152,200.00 - CAD $202,200.00 / Year*

A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.