Lead DevOps Platform Engineer

About the position

We are looking for a curious and passionate Lead software engineer to join our Engineering Platform team. You will develop, enhance, and maintain tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that support DevOps pipeline automation for various UKG products. This role involves collaborating with Product Management, Architects and internal engineering teams to understand requirements, implement solutions, identify issues, and propose improvements. The individual will work as a Leader, Developer, and Developer Advocate, working closely with product development teams to enable them to quickly build scalable and resilient services.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for various software applications and systems.
• Drive the technical strategy and vision for major projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-impact software projects on time and within budget.
• Architect, design, and develop complex software systems and applications, ensuring high standards of performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Solve complex issues with innovative solutions, setting precedents as needed.
• Impact the achievement of area/group objectives and develop team policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Ensure the health and quality of services and incidents, proactively identifying and addressing issues.
• Advocate for and implement best quality practices, holding a high bar for engineering excellence.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient build, test, and deployment phases.
• Build testable software, define tests, and participate in the testing process.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews, providing constructive feedback.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software applications and systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, C, C++, C#, .NET, Python, or JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with software architecture and design patterns.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, complex software projects.
• Proficiency with cloud technologies like Azure, AWS, GCP, and version control systems like GitHub.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in building telemetry or observability as part of the development process.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in specialized disciplines and related fields.
• Understanding of internal and external business challenges and regulatory factors.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Customizable expense reimbursement program
• Childcare assistance
• Pet insurance