UKG · 2 days ago
Mgr. Software Engineering
Sunrise, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $182K/yr
8+ years expUKG is a leading U.S.-based private software company that focuses on creating a great workplace through award-winning HR technology. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact projects while aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and direction for major projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices
Be hands-on with code, maintaining high technical standards and actively participating in design and architecture decisions, code reviews, and helping engineers optimize their code
Ensure that high standards of performance, scalability, and reliability are maintained when architecting, designing, and developing complex software systems and applications
Ensure accountability for the team’s technical decisions and enforce engineering best practices (e.g., documentation, automation, code management, security principles, leverage CoPilot)
Ensure the health and quality of services and incidents, proactively identifying and addressing issues. Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action. Implement best practices for operational excellence
Play a pivotal role in the R.I.D.E. (Review, Inspect, Decide, Execute) framework
Understand CI/CD pipelines from build, test, to deploy phases
Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and support professional development
Foster a culture of service ownership and enhance team engagement
Drive succession planning and engineering efficiency, focusing on quality and developer experience through data-driven approaches
Promote a growth mindset, understanding and driving organizational change
Actively seek opportunities for team growth and cross-functional collaboration
Works and guides the team on how to operate in a DevOps Model. Taking ownership from working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain the software in production
Grow and develop the team technically and with a quality mindset, providing strong and actionable feedback
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, encouraging the team to experiment, learn, and iterate on processes and technologies
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate to drive innovation and productivity within the team
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Manage team workload and capacity, setting priorities and managing risks and tradeoffs
Align team efforts with the strategic direction of the company, understanding the big picture and business needs
Demonstrate engineering excellence and service ownership, including cost and quality management of services, and effective production management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Make deployment decisions with appropriate risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in a technical leadership role and 2+ years in a people management role
Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, complex software projects
Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript
Extensive experience with software architecture and design patterns
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and drive change
We work in a collaborative hybrid model. 3 days per week in the office is required. Local candidates are highly preferred
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Knowledge of agile development methodologies
Experience in a complex, matrixed organization
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives
Familiarity with developing accessible technologies
Benefits
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Company
UKG
UKG™delivers HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Hellman & Friedman.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2007-03-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Joudrey
EVP and CTO
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