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.
We are looking for a Software Engineer-III 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 Software Engineer III, 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:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET / C#, applying sound design patterns and principles (SOLID, OOP, etc.)
- Build and consume Web APIs (RESTful services)
- Write and optimize SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and database objects
- Develop and maintain unit and automated test suites using frameworks like Moq
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot applications hosted on IIS
- Develop client-side functionality using JavaScript/jQuery
- Leverage AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to accelerate development, debugging, and documentation, applying sound prompt engineering practices
- Perform API testing using tools such as Postman/SoapUI (or your preferred tool)
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
- Use version control tools like GitHub for source management, branching, and code reviews
- Work within Agile/Scrum teams, participating in sprint ceremonies (standups, planning, retros)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of professional software development experience.
Deep expertise in .Net/C# programming language and extensive experience with
- Design patterns and principles (SOLID, OOP, common architectural patterns)
- SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, performance basics)
- Web API development
- Unit testing frameworks (e.g., Moq) and automation testing
- IIS deployment and configuration
- JavaScript / jQuery
- CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Hands-on experience implementing or integrating OAuth 2.0-based authentication and authorization in .NET applications.
- Version control tools like GitHub (Git workflows, branching strategies, pull requests/code reviews)
- Hands-on experience with Claude, ChatGPT, or similar LLM tools, including prompt engineering
- API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI)
- Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset
- Self-driven and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable collaborating in cross-functional and Agile teams
Good to Have:
- Exposure to observability/monitoring tools like Splunk, Grafana
- Angular (or other modern JS frameworks)
- Prior experience with Kafka or other messaging/streaming systems
- Exposure to GCP or other cloud platforms
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
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
