Lead Software Engineer

About the Role

Key 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 by developing team policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Drive prioritization of technical debt, articulating expected impact and outcomes.
• Ensure the health and quality of services by proactively identifying and addressing issues, utilizing telemetry and conducting root cause analysis.
• Advocate for and implement engineering excellence practices, maintaining high quality standards.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient build, test, and deployment phases.
• Build testable software, define tests, and automate testing using tools like JUnit and Selenium.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews, providing constructive feedback.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with software architecture and design patterns, including scalable and reliable system design.
• 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.
• Experience with building telemetry or observability into software solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, with at least 3 days in the office per week; local candidates preferred.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
• Experience with AI technologies such as NLP, conversational design, and platforms like Dialogflow or Microsoft Bot Framework.
• Demonstrated expertise in specialized disciplines and recognized as an expert in their technical area.
• Understanding of business challenges and regulatory factors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields as specified in requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range of $126,100 to $181,550, with potential short-term and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package available on UKG's careers site.
• Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and a customizable expense reimbursement program.
• Inclusive culture with active employee resource groups and supportive leadership.
• Hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in the office per week.