Principal Software Development Engineer

UKG; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG in Denver seeks a seasoned Principal Software Development Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise Finance solutions within a global environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep Finance domain expertise, hands-on ERP integration experience (SAP S/4HANA or Dynamics 365), data management, and AI-enabled automation, partnering with Finance stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering enterprise Finance technology solutions.
• ERP implementation experience across large-scale platforms.
• Experience with data migration, testing, and go-live readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Finance solutions across core processes (R2R, O2C, GL, AR, FA, Tax, Intercompany).
• Define business requirements and deliver scalable ERP solutions with standardization.
• Provide functional leadership through design reviews and harmonization initiatives.
• Translate requirements into functional, technical, integration, and data specs.
• Drive end-to-end testing, SIT/UAT governance, and go-live readiness.
• Identify and implement AI-driven automation across Finance processes.

Skills

Finance domain expertise

ERP integration

AI automation

Data management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Dynamics 365

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.

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.

Software Development Engineer - Enterprise Finance Solutions

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the design, implementation, integration, and optimization of enterprise Finance solutions within a global environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Finance business processes, ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics 365), system integrations, finance data management, quality engineering, and AI-enabled automation. This individual will partner closely with Finance stakeholders, Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that support global Finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Solution Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end Finance solutions across core Finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Tax, and Intercompany Accounting.
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to define business requirements and deliver scalable ERP solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and global process standardization.
• Provide functional leadership through solution design reviews, process harmonization initiatives, and Finance transformation programs.

Solution Engineering & Integration

• Translate Finance requirements into functional, technical, integration, and data specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, integration, and external implementation teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex process, configuration, integration, and data issues across enterprise platforms.

Data Migration, Quality & Deployment

• Lead Finance data migration, validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities for global ERP programs.
• Establish controls to ensure data integrity, compliance, and successful transitions from legacy systems.
• Drive end-to-end testing, SIT/UAT governance, business acceptance, go-live readiness, and post-production stabilization.

AI Automation & Innovation

• Identify and implement AI-driven automation opportunities across Finance processes.
• Design AI-enabled solutions that integrate ERP systems, enterprise data platforms, APIs, and workflow technologies.
• Ensure appropriate AI governance, security controls, observability, and human-in-the-loop validation frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership, Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams.
• Drive alignment across global and regional stakeholders and facilitate solution decisions in complex organizational environments.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of experience delivering enterprise Finance technology solutions, ERP implementations, and Finance transformation initiatives.