Sr Software Engineer

Here's the job description for a Senior Software Engineer at UKG, structured for clarity and impact:

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS technologies and impactful projects that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.

We are looking for strong talent with expertise in the following areas:

• Back End Engineer: API Development, Database Management, Security Practices, Message Queuing
• DevOps Engineer: k8s, CI/CD Pipelines, Managed File Transfer, Containerization/Orchestration, Cloud Platforms
• Good to have AI knowledge: Machine Learning Frameworks, Data Processing, Big Data Technologies, Generative AI

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for various software applications and systems.
• DevOps Model: Understand working in a DevOps Model. Begin to take ownership from working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain the software in production.
• Design and Architecture: Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Code Review: Review code developed by other developers, providing feedback adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines.
• Testing: Build testable software, define tests, participate in the testing process, and automate tests using tools (e.g., JUnit, Selenium) and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Triage defects or customer reported issues, debug, and resolve them in a timely and efficient manner.
• Service Health and Quality: Contribute to the health and quality of services and incidents, promptly identifying and escalating issues. Collaborate with the team in utilizing service health indicators and telemetry for action. Assist in conducting root cause analysis and implementing measures to prevent future recurrences.
• Documentation: Properly document new features, enhancements or fixes to the product, and also contribute to training materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript.
• Good understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
• Experience with software development practices and design patterns.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git/GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of building and shipping successful software products and services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, or AWS.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.