Sr DevOps Platform Engineer

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 curious and passionate Senior DevOps Software Engineer to join our Engineering Platform team. You will develop, enhance, and maintain tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that support DevOps pipeline automation for various UKG products. This role involves collaborating with Product Management, Architects and internal engineering teams to understand requirements, implement solutions, identify issues, and propose improvements. The individual will work as a Leader, Developer, and Developer Advocate, working closely with product development teams to enable them to quickly build scalable and resilient services.

As a Sr. DevOps Software Engineer in Engineering Platform your responsibilities will include:

• Tool and Framework Development:

o Develop and maintain tools and automation frameworks for SaaS applications.

o Actively promote a sense of community around the set of tools provided.

• Requirement Understanding and Solution Implementation:

o Understand requirements, design and develop solutions, and implement them effectively.

• Troubleshooting and Analysis:

o Troubleshoot issues and conduct root cause analysis for identified problems.

• Communication and Collaboration:

o Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work with remote teams across various geographies and time zones.

o Demonstrate strong commitment to team collaboration, establishing trust, accountability for deliverables, and delivering customer-focused solutions.

o Mentor other developers, fostering an environment of continued learning and improvement

• Analytical and Learning Skills:

o Demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly.

• Developer Experience Improvement:

o Help improve the developer experience for product development teams.

o Empower the team to deliver quality software in a timely manner and continuously improve the development process.

• Industry Knowledge:

o Stay updated with industry-standard frameworks, solutions, architectures, and the latest tools and technologies.

• Code Quality and Testing:

o Write high-quality code supported by an appropriate level of testing and metrics.

• 5+ years of professional experience including experience as a team lead.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline automation frameworks and container-based deployments, including tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

• Experience in backend JavaScript/Typescript (Node.js, NPM, React, Angular, etc.)

• Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, and public cloud deployment platforms.

• We work in a hybrid model. Being onsite 3 days per week in our Alpharetta, or Lowell office is required. Local candidates highly preferred.

• Knowledge and experience in multiple programming languages (JavaScript/Typescript, C#, Java, Python, Groovy, Shell, etc.)

• Experience with GitOps practices for managing application and infrastructure configurations

• Knowledge and strong experience with Terraform and Ansible.

• Experience with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• NestJS and OpenTelemetry experience is a plus

• Bachelor of Engineering with Computer Science or equivalent experience

 

 

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.

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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 $99,800.00 to $143,450.00, 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