Mgr. Software Engineering

UKG; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a senior Software Engineering leader to provide technical direction for complex, mission‑critical software initiatives. You will participate in architecture and design reviews, mentor engineers, and guide teams to build scalable, reliable distributed systems.

You will own end-to-end project execution, collaborating with Product, Architecture, Security, and other engineering teams to deliver on commitments while maintaining high quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Significant industry experience in software engineering, with prior experience leading or mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for complex, mission‑critical software initiatives aligned to business goals and platform standards.
• Actively participate in architecture, design reviews, and code reviews, maintaining high engineering quality and performance standards.
• Guide teams in building scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems.
• Own execution of projects end‑to‑end, including planning, estimation, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with Product, Architecture, Security, and other Engineering teams to deliver on commitments.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture reviews

Distributed systems

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Java

C#

.NET

Job description

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.

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.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction for complex, mission‑critical software initiatives aligned to business goals and platform standards.
• Actively participate in **architecture, design reviews, and code reviews**, maintaining high engineering quality and performance standards.
• Guide teams in building **scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems**.

People Management & Coaching

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support career development through regular feedback, performance management, and coaching.
• Build an inclusive, collaborative team culture aligned with UKG values.

Delivery & Execution

• Own execution of projects end‑to‑end, including planning, estimation, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, and other Engineering teams to deliver on commitments.
• Ensure predictable delivery while balancing technical excellence and business timelines.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Team Collaboration

• Coordinate across global teams and stakeholders to manage dependencies and resolve technical or delivery risks.
• Communicate clearly on progress, trade‑offs, and technical decisions with engineering and non‑engineering partners.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Significant industry experience in software engineering, with **prior experience leading or mentoring engineers**.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in **modern software engineering stacks** (for this role: Java‑based platforms; other UKG teams may use C#, .NET, cloud‑native stacks, etc.).
• Experience with **system design, APIs, distributed systems, scalability, and reliability concerns**.
• Ability to remain hands‑on and technically credible with the team.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical problems and high‑visibility initiatives.
• Strong problem‑solving, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Experience working with **globally distributed teams** and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience working on **platform, identity, security, or highly available SaaS systems**.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery models at scale.
• Prior experience aligning engineering execution with product strategy in an enterprise SaaS environment.

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.

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