Sr Cloud Platform Engineer

Here at UKG, our purpose is people™. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people - both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers  #WeAreUKG  

UKG is looking for a Sr Cloud Platform Engineer to join a growing team leading Platform capability for our Engineering organization. You will build new and maintain existing capabilities in our public and private (on-premises) Cloud platforms. You and the team own our Cloud Experience for UKG. You will use building blocks, Go language, Terraform, Kubernetes , Ansible, and work with on-premise infrastructure OpenStack and Cloud services in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Responsibilities: 
• Architect and implement solutions for internal self-service offering technical architecture diagrams and user guides for internal administrators, operators, and users
• Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams to understand gaps and requirements while meeting expectations
• Manage, improve, and maintain our tools and services stack across the organization and deliver value incrementally.
• Troubleshoot issues by reviewing information at hand, develop detailed implementation plan with automation and test details, and mentoring team members
• Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code or various software applications and systems. 
• Technical Leadership: Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications and systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, however equivalent work experience in similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.
• 4+ years of experience working with automation tools and technologies Shell/ bash , Ansible , Python , CI/CD pipelines.
• 4+ years of experience building automations for configuring Cloud infrastructure and services (on-prem or public) through code, such as Terraform.
• 4+ years of experience with Cloud Native solutions ex. Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and/or Azure ( GCP preferable ) .
• 4+ years of experience with at least one programming language e.g. Golang/Ruby/Python,( Golang preferable ).
• 4+ Experience working with container technologies e.g. Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with one or more distributed version control/Source Code Management (SCM) technology and its workflows like Github actions and the understanding of the GitOps/DevOps mindset.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Knowledge or experience with AI/ML (Machine Learning Frameworks, Data Processing, Algorithm Development, Big Data Technologies)
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with web technologies, including Microservices, SOA patterns, and REST.

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.      

Disability Accommodation:  

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