Lead 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 innovative and dynamic Lead Software Engineers 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 Lead Software Engineer you will be responsible for the design development testing deployment operation and maintenance of complex software systems as well as mentoring junior colleagues 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 problems Our team is looking for exceptional engineers with expertise in the following areas Front End UI UI UX design principles responsive design JavaScript frameworks Platform CI CD Pipelines IAC proficiency Containerization Orchestration Cloud Platforms Back End API Development Database Management Security Practices Message Queuing AI ML Machine Learning Frameworks Data Processing Algorithm Development Big Data Technologies Domain Knowledge Responsibilities Software Development Write clean maintainable and efficient code for various software applications and systems Technical Collaborator Contribute to the design development and deployment of complex software applications and systems ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance Project Management Manage execution and delivery of features and projects negotiating project priorities and deadlines ensuring successful and timely completion with quality Architectural Design Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders and in the architectural design of new features and systems ensuring scalability reliability and maintainability Code Review Diligent about reviewing code developed by other engineers provide feedback and maintain a high bar of technical excellence to ensure code is adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines elegant efficient and maintainable code with observability built from ground up unit tests etc Testing Build testable software define tests participate in the testing process automate tests using tools e g Junit Selenium and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide Service Health and Quality Maintain the health and quality of services and incidents proactively identifying and resolving issues Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action providing recommendations to optimize performance Conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive the implementation of measures to prevent future recurrences Platform Model Understanding of working in a DevOps Model Taking ownership from working with product management on requirements to design develop test continuously deploy continuously deploy and operate the software in production Documentation Properly document new features enhancements or fixes to the product and contributing to training materials Minimum 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 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms like Azure AWS or GCP Familiarity with CI CD pipelines and automation tools Experience with test automation frameworks and tools Knowledge of agile development methodologies Familiarity with developing accessible solutions Demonstrates strong customer empathy by understanding and addressing user needs and challenges 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 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 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