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Software Engineering - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,500.0 - $186,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a542ca85aee687c4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * 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, C++, 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., * 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. ## Description We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. As a first-line manager, you will lead a team of talented engineers, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of ownership, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects. You will be responsible for guiding technical decisions, managing team performance, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals., Technical Leadership: * 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. Team Management: * 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. Coaching and Development: * 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. Execution Excellence: * 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., UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver's license, social security card, or passport during a job inter ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. 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