Business Systems Engineer

Symmetry is the payroll infrastructure for software & payroll platforms powering the paychecks of over 64 million workers each year. Our fully integrated suite of payroll tax APIs and software tools allows companies to solve tax compliance issues and build applications across the entirety of the payroll process.

About The Role

We're seeking a Business Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team and drive the evolution of our integrated business technology ecosystem. This is an internal application development and systems integration role focused on building, connecting, and optimizing the tools that power our business operations.

As we scale our operations and mature our compliance posture, you'll play a critical role in making data flow seamlessly between systems while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and automation. This position offers significant growth potential for an engineer interested to develop into a systems architect over the next 4-5 years while maintaining strong hands-on execution capabilities.

About The Team

Symmetry’s Enterprise Applications team is growing and scaling with the company! As our business scales and becomes more complex, we need to ensure that our enterprise application architecture, integration, and deployments continue to meet Symmetry’s business goals and support our functional team driving business outcomes. The Business Systems Engineer will play an important role in strengthening Symmetry’s technology foundation and supporting ambitious growth objectives.

Here’s What You’ll Do Day-to-day

Design, build, and maintain custom solutions within NetSuite (SuiteScript), Salesforce (Apex, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python), and other critical business applicationsDevelop and maintain robust integrations using AWS services and iPaaS platforms like Celigo to ensure seamless data flow between systemsImplement data synchronization solutions that maintain integrity and compliance across all connected platformsLead a comprehensive analysis of all existing application integrations, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and modernization opportunitiesResearch and evaluate potential future integrations that could enhance business operations and data connectivityDevelop and maintain a definitive roadmap for modernizing the entire internal application integration ecosystem, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact and technical feasibilitySupport the development and execution of environment strategy, release management processes, and overarching data integration architectureHelp establish mature project management approaches and contribute to long-term systems planningTranslate business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions that align with organizational goalsEnsure business systems evolve in lockstep with expanding compliance requirements, particularly in SOC 2 environmentsMonitor system health, troubleshoot application issues, and maintain high availability across integrated platformsCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation for technical architecture, processes, and standard operating proceduresWork closely with the Director of Enterprise Applications to evaluate and implement new technologies that enhance enterprise systemsCollaborate effectively in cross-functional initiativesManage project workflows using tools like Jira and Asana

Here’s What We're Looking For

Required Experience4-6 years of hands-on business systems engineering experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical fieldCore Technical SkillsProgramming Languages & Frameworks - Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, and SQL; experience with REST/SOAP APIs, JSON/XML data formats, and modern development frameworksAmazon Web Services (AWS) - Experience with integration services, Lambda, API Gateway, and related development toolsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - NetSuite development and customization using SuiteScriptCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) - Salesforce development with Apex, JavaScript, and Lightning platform technologies; experience with HubSpot or similar platformsIdentity and Access Management (IAM) - Implementation and integration experience with Okta, Auth0, or comparable platformsIntegration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) - Hands-on experience with Celigo or similar integration platformsPreferred Additional ExperienceCustomer Success Management (CSM) platforms: Catalyst, Zendesk, DelightedBusiness Intelligence (BI) solutions: QuickSight, Looker, or similar analytics platformsModern productivity and collaboration tools: Jira, Slack, Asana, Google WorkspaceAI/ML integration tools and platforms for business applicationsPrior experience operating within a SOC 2 compliant environmentProfessional AttributesStrong architectural thinkingExcellent communication skills and collaborative approach to cross-functional workBalance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution capabilitiesExperience supporting both strategy development and tactical implementationCertificationsPreferred:AWS Certified Developer - Associate or AWS Solutions Architect - AssociateNice to Have:NetSuite SuiteFoundation CertificationSalesforce Platform Developer I, Platform Developer II, or AdministratorCeligo Integration Platform SpecialistAdditional AWS or cloud integration certifications
Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $105,000 - $131,000 in the Scottsdale area. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Symmetry has a physical office space in Scottsdale. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).

When approved to work from a location other than the office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required.

Working at Symmetry

Being happy at a job goes beyond just doing the work. Where you choose to spend 40 hours a week should be a place that challenges you professionally and aligns with your personal goals and well-being. We truly love what we do, and our customers love what we produce. Our family-owned and -operated business is collaborative, fun, and friendly. We offer the opportunity to work with all kinds of positions across the company, from the CEO to support to sales and everything in between.

Recently, Symmetry became part of Gusto. More than 400,000 businesses use Gusto’s people platform to hire, pay, insure, and support their team–from modern payroll and benefits to distributed work services and international contractor support to expert HR. Together, Symmetry and Gusto are pushing the entire industry forward by helping growing businesses access tools and services that for so long have only been available to larger corporations.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home with us.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Our company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our company is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability. If you re