Mgr. Cloud Engineering

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.

About the Team:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mgr. Cloud Engineering to join our dynamic infrastructure team.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will be managing 8-10 engineers who are responsible for end to end lifecycle of Cloud Deployment which may include Private Cloud deployments such as Linux and Windows systems, strongly emphasizing cloud infrastructure automation and product/service lifecycle, particularly within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Agile ceremonies by working with the team in a Scrum or Kanban practice. Reviewing the day-to-day work using Jira and Confluence.
• Will have the responsibilities of a solution lead, scrum master, and product owner. Manage team challenges, remove obstacles, mentor & coaching as a servant leader, and advocate for the team.
• Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform across multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Collaborate with development and operations teams to define infrastructure requirements and ensure scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions.
• Implement blue-green deployments and zero-downtime release strategies. Manage and version control infrastructure configurations and scripts using Git and GitHub. Collaborate with development and operations teams to build and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving IaC standards and practices. Monitor and optimize GCP resource utilization and costs.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Documentation & Support:

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures using Confluence.
• Provide support and troubleshoot issues, responding to incidents and resolving problems efficiently.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

About You:

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of management experience in the software engineering space with working knowledge of solution architecture in the various Private and Public cloud deployments.
• 5+ years of experience leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform and managing code versions with GitHub.
• GCP and Azure experience proficiency with Git and GitHub for source code management and collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting and programming languages (Bash, Python, Ansible, Go).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., DataDog, Grafana).
• Program and Project Management
• Communication and Presentation
• Cloud certification is a plus for this position but experience will also be considered.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

The pay range for this position is $126,300 to $181,550, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits

Client-provided location(s): Lowell, MA

Job ID: ukg-893383711634

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-24T18:39:12