Infrastructure as code - Senior Software Engineer

Company Overview 

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.  

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all. 

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role provides an opportunity to lead projects and contribute to high-impact software solutions that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex software systems, as well as mentoring junior engineers. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.  

We are seeking engineers with diverse specialties and skills to join our dynamic team to innovate and solve complex challenges.

• Responsible for building and supporting deployment automation of various Java-based microservices which is repeatable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Responsible for analyzing all deployment/infrastructure related issues across Engineering / Production environments and provide swift resolution.
• Participates in building efficient automation solutions that are resilient, fault tolerant and are upgraded with no downtime.
• Work with the Operations team to build production deployment processes & systems.
• Automating processes using Cloud Native solutions with the help of scripting languages (Shell/Python) and Google Cloud API’s.
• Have solid foundation in CI/CD concepts and well-versed with the pipeline to push changes to production.
• Participates in code and design reviews to ensure quality and conformance to product standards.
• Possess a keen eye to detail as well as excellent debugging / troubleshooting skills.
• Build and support custom tools that facilitate development and QA teams
• Should have hands on experience on Kubernetes platform on GCP
• Should have hands on experience on Terraform and Ansible
• Should have hands on experience on Bitbucket, Github and Github actions
• Should have understanding of Asset management preferably on GCP platform
• Should have experience on Jenkins
• Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, security, and cloud operations, to define, plan, prioritize and execute upon a cohesive RDY roadmap
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best-practices in DevOps, evaluating their potential for adoption
• Provide technical leadership to the team, drawing on practical experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Configuration as Code.
• Enhance skill acquisition and enablement across the organization with immersive, collaborative, outcome-driven engagements with cross-functional teams. 

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor a visa, now or in the future, for this position. This would include an OPT status.

Minimum Required Qualifications: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 4+ years of professional software development experience. 
• Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript. 
• Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns. 
• Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA. 
• Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles. 
• Hands on experience on Terraform and Ansible
• Hands on experience on Jenkins for CI/CD Pipeline
• Well versed with containerization techniques such as Docker/Kubernetes and knowledge of developing Terraform, Helm scripts & Ansible

We work in a collaborative hybrid model. 3 days per week in the Lowell office is required. Local candidates highly preferred.
UKG is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP. 
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools. 
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies. 
• Familiarity with developing accessible technologies. 
• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Where we’re going 

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!   

Equal Opportunity Employer    

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.      

View The EEO Know Your Rights poster and its supplement.      

View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision     

UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.   

Disability Accommodation 

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com. 

The pay range for this position is $109,000 to $156,700, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers