Staff Software Engineer – Cloud & DevOps Platform Lead

UKG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 129,500 - 186,100; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Engineering Platform team. You will develop, enhance, and maintain tools, frameworks, and service infrastructure supporting DevOps pipeline automation across UKG products.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and internal teams to implement solutions and drive improvements. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and hands-on development with cloud technologies, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of DevOps and software engineering experience.
• Expert in Python, Java, C#, .NET, or JavaScript.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and public cloud platforms.
• Proficient with GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Ansible for CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain tools, frameworks, and service infrastructure for DevOps pipelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-impact software projects.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and production deployments from requirements to maintenance.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering excellence and best practices.

Skills

DevOps & Software Eng

Leadership

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Kubernetes & Docker

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Backend Java/Go

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

NGINX/Envoy (edge routing)

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

UKG is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Engineering Platform team. You will develop, enhance, and maintain tools, frameworks, and service infrastructure supporting DevOps pipeline automation across UKG products.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Architects, and internal teams to implement solutions and drive improvements. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and hands-on development with cloud technologies, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, and