Lead Software Engineer(JAVA)

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 team objectives by developing policies, procedures, and techniques, and prioritizing technical debt.
• 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 best practices, maintaining high standards of quality and service.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient build, test, and deployment phases, and take ownership from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Build testable software, define and automate tests using tools like JUnit and Selenium, and leverage the test automation pyramid.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, 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 to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience working as a BI engineer developing reports and models on BI tools like Cognos and Looker.
• 3+ years of experience with detailed knowledge of BI data warehouse architectures, ETL/ELT, and reporting/analytic tools.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in business intelligence, data warehousing, and data analysis.
• Deep expertise in programming languages such as Java, C, C++, C#, .NET, Python, or JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with software architecture and design patterns, including scalable, reliable systems in a DevOps environment.
• Proficiency with cloud technologies like Azure, AWS, GCP, and version control systems like GitHub.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality software solutions.
• Proficiency in building telemetry or observability as part of the development process.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence technical decisions.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
• Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Recognized expertise in specialized technical disciplines.
• Understanding of business challenges and regulatory factors, with application of best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with BI tools, data warehousing, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages and cloud technologies.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range of $126,300 to $181,550, with potential short-term and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package available on UKG careers site.
• Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and customizable expense reimbursement (U Choose).
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and supportive leadership.