Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you. 

We are looking for a Lead 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 Lead 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. Our team is looking for strong talent with expertise in the following areas:

Front End UI Engineer (UI/UX design principles, responsive design, JavaScript frameworks)

DevOps Engineer (CI/CD Pipelines, IAC proficiency, Containerization/Orchestration, Cloud Platforms)

Back End Engineer (API Development, Database Management, Security Practices, Message Queuing)

AI/ML Engineer (Machine Learning Frameworks, Data Processing, Algorithm Development, Big Data Technologies, Domain Knowledge)

Automation & Infrastructure: Design, build, and support deployment automation for Java-based microservices using Cloud Native solutions, scripting (Shell, Python, Groovy), and Google Cloud APIs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
CI/CD & Source Control: Ensure seamless code delivery through well-structured CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate and maintain scalable infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible for consistency across environments.
Issue Resolution & Troubleshooting: Quickly analyze, identify, and resolve deployment and infrastructure issues to minimize downtime.
Tooling & Development Support: Build and maintain tools for automation, monitoring, and streamlined operations, leveraging Kubernetes on GCP.
Technology Evaluation: Stay updated on emerging DevOps technologies and assess their adoption potential.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! 

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.     

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com