Software Engineer I- Eng

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
As a Software Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to build and support scalable data platforms that power analytics, reporting, and business insights across UKG products.

Role Overview

We are looking for passionate and curious graduates who are excited about data engineering, cloud technologies, and software development. In this role, you will learn how to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, work with modern cloud platforms, and contribute to large-scale data solutions that serve millions of users.

You will receive mentorship from senior engineers while gaining hands-on experience with data processing, cloud technologies, automation, and analytics platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines that collect, transform, and process data.
Support the development and testing of ETL/ELT workflows.
Monitor data pipelines and help troubleshoot production issues.
Work with engineers to ensure data quality, accuracy, and reliability.
Write and optimize SQL queries for data analysis and reporting.
Contribute to the development of data models and analytics solutions.
Participate in code reviews and learn software engineering best practices.
Help automate manual operational tasks and improve engineering efficiency.
Create and maintain technical documentation for data processes and workflows.
Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and data engineers in an Agile environment.
Learn and apply cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and modern data engineering tools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures.
Knowledge of Python, Java, or another programming language.
Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts.
Understanding of software development lifecycle and version control systems such as Git.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Eagerness to learn new technologies and work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship, academic project, or coursework involving data engineering, analytics, or cloud technologies.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure.
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, or big data technologies.