Sr IT Software Engineer

Why UKG

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

Qualifications –

• 6-9 years of professional job experience in Software Application development using latest web technologies.
• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree/master’s in computer science.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities as well as flexibility to adapt to change with new systems and methods while working in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey strategies and complex information effectively within all levels of the organization
  
  

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to analyze requirements and design scalable, secure software solutions.
• Lead the development of cloud-native web applications and microservices, delivering high-quality code that is well-tested, reviewed, and continuously integrated.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features and technical deliverables, from architecture and implementation through deployment and monitoring.
• Design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs that power user-facing and internal applications.
• Develop responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and help establish best practices across the team.
• Write clear documentation to ensure knowledge is shared and solutions are maintainable.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and frameworks, proactively proposing improvements to system architecture and development processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture focused on continuous learning and product excellence.
  
  

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on building scalable web applications and services.
• Expert programming skills in Java, Python, and/or Node.js.
• Proven experience developing microservices using frameworks such as Spring Boot, Flask, Django, or Node.js.
• Strong front-end development skills with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Deep experience designing and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Exposure to AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI technologies, and an interest in applying these capabilities to solve real-world problems.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor peers, lead by example, and contribute to an inclusive, learning-focused team culture.
  
  

Company Overview

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

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 in the Application and Interview Process

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