Software Engineer (DevOps)

UKG; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG seeks a Senior DevOps Software Engineer to lead deployment automation of Java-based microservices and to mentor junior engineers. You will design and maintain complex software systems, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute an RDY roadmap.

You’ll apply CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud technologies, build robust automation, and stay ahead of industry best practices to deliver high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in one or more languages such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with CI/CD, IaC, and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with GitHub/JIRA and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment automation of Java-based microservices and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex software systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code/design reviews.
• Collaborate with product management, security, and cloud operations on roadmaps.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies and best practices.

Skills

CI/CD concepts

Cloud fundamentals

Debugging/troubleshooting

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker/Kubernetes

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.

We are looking for a DevOps Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role provides an opportunity to lead projects and contribute to high-impact software solutions that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex software systems, as well as mentoring junior engineers. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.

• We are seeking engineers with diverse specialties and skills to join our dynamic team to innovate and solve complex challenges.


• Responsible for building and supporting deployment automation of various Java-based microservices which is repeatable, efficient and cost-effective.


• Responsible for analyzing all deployment/infrastructure related issues across Engineering / Production environments and provide swift resolution.


• Participates in building efficient automation solutions that are resilient, fault tolerant and are upgraded with no downtime.


• Work with the Operations team to build production deployment processes & systems.


• Automating processes using Cloud Native solutions with the help of scripting languages (Shell/Python) and Google Cloud API's.


• Have solid foundation in CI/CD concepts and well-versed with the pipeline to push changes to production.


• Participates in code and design reviews to ensure quality and conformance to product standards.


• Possess a keen eye to detail as well as excellent debugging / troubleshooting skills.


• Build and support custom tools that facilitate development and QA teams


• Work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, security, and cloud operations, to define, plan, prioritize and execute upon a cohesive RDY roadmap


• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best-practices in DevOps, evaluating their potential for adoption


• Provide technical leadership to the team, drawing on practical experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Configuration as Code.


• Enhance skill acquisition and enablement across the organization with immersive, collaborative, outcome-driven engagements with cross-functional teams.

UKG is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 4+ years of professional software development experience.


• Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript.


• Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.


• Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.


• Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.


• Hands on experience on Terraform and Ansible


• Hands on experience on Jenkins for CI/CD Pipeline


• Well versed with containerization techniques such as Docker/Kubernetes and knowledge of developing Terraform, Helm scripts & Ansible

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.


• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.


• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.


• Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.


• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team 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. Its 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

The pay range for this position is $102,300 to $147,050. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG's benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits