Lead AI-Native Platform Engineer

UKG; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 134,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to drive platform architecture, AI-native evolution, and secure Salesforce integrations at enterprise scale. You will mentor teams, shape technical direction, and collaborate with product and AI/ML groups to translate business goals into resilient, high-performing systems.

The role requires hands-on backend expertise, REST/gRPC APIs, event-driven design, and a track record of delivering scalable, secure cloud services within complex enterprise

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with distributed, highly available enterprise systems.
• Deep expertise in backend system design, RESTful/gRPC APIs, event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML apps, LLMs, or agentic frameworks into existing ecosystems.
• Proven experience designing systems that interface with Salesforce and orchestrate complex CRM integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of scalable backend platforms and AI-native features.
• Establish standards for observability, security, and reliability across services.
• Collaborate with product, AI/ML, and business teams to translate goals into resilient platform solutions.

Skills

7+ years software engineering

Backend system design

AI/ML integration

Salesforce integrations

Job description

UKG is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to drive platform architecture, AI-native evolution, and secure Salesforce integrations at enterprise scale. You will mentor teams, shape technical direction, and collaborate with product and AI/ML groups to translate business goals into resilient, high-performing systems.

The role requires hands-on backend expertise, REST/gRPC APIs, event-driven design, and a track record of delivering scalable, secure cloud services within complex enterprise