Application Engineer, Payroll Systems Engineering

Google is seeking an Application Engineer for their Payroll Systems Engineering team. This role is part of the Core team, which builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. The ideal candidate will lead all aspects of web development, from requirements gathering to ongoing support and maintenance for both in-house and customer-facing web applications.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Writing clear, modular, and well-structured code
2. Developing overall systems design
3. Building internal solutions with custom front-end and back-end services
4. Designing, building, and deploying internal business applications
5. Conducting and overseeing testing of application modules
6. Collaborating with analysts and business process owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience), along with 4 years of experience working with Java or Python. Experience integrating Enterprise third-party systems and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design is also necessary.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, experience with cloud platforms, RESTful web services, managing data in relational and NoSQL databases, and owning project delivery through the software development lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Google's Finance Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, innovating and implementing large-scale data-intensive systems. The successful candidate will work closely with a cross-functional team of Googlers and be empowered to act like an owner, take action, and innovate to meet user and customer needs.

Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. They offer accommodations for applicants with needs and require English proficiency for efficient global collaboration.