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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $209,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, OpenStack, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Ansible, Ruby, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Vault (Revision Control System), TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Concourse, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-staff-software-engineer-cloud-alpharetta-ga--a8661658-1e33-4086-a2fd-930004c102d0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, however equivalent work experience in similar position may be substituted for educational requirements. * 10+ years of experience building and/or configuring cloud infrastructure and services on-prem or public (GCP preferred) through code * 10+ years of experience with at least one programming language. (e.g. Java, Golang, Ruby, Python) * 10+ years of experience managing Linux based platforms * 10+ years of experience with Cloud Native solutions (Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and/or Azure). * 10+ years of experience with DevOps practices and toolsets, such as Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, Vault, CI/CD delivery models * Experience working with container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) * Strong scripting experience in at least two of the following: Perl, Bash, Python, PowerShell * Windows and Linux OS and Networking experience (TCP/IP, Firewalls, SSL, Load Balancing, WAFs, SMTP, DNS, etc) * Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining highly available services at scale * Experience with Infrastructure test automation * Experience with web technologies utilizing Microservices, SOA patterns and REST * Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering principles, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DNS (Domain Name System), DevOps, Docker, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GitHub, Go Programming Language (Golang), High Availability, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Technology, Java, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Security, On Call, Perl Programming Language, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Power Amplifier, Private Cloud, Product Development, Programming Languages, Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Ruby, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Administration, Software Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Writing, Test Automation, Testing, Topology, Windows PowerShell ## Description UKG is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to build and maintain our public/private cloud's PaaS layer (Platform as a Service). This is a specialized team that abstracts the complexities of Infrastructure, Networking, and Security requirements to ensure they are consumed in standardized ways for supporting Applications. These services are built in Linux leveraging various technologies including Go, Ansible, Concourse, K8s, GKE, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Openstack, to name a few. This position will partner with our Agile development teams to assure smooth integration and deployment of UKG software across the entire cloud infrastructure. About the Role: * Manage, improve, and maintain our tools and services stack across the organization and deliver value incrementally * Build mature applications and services to enable Product Development teams through in-house self-service portal * Collaborate with Development and Engineering teams to understand gaps and requirements while meeting expectations * Join team meetings daily and as needed and collaborate with peers and teams within the organization * Troubleshoot issues by reviewing information at hand, developing detailed implementation plan with automation and test details, and mentoring team members * Lead and guide engineers with implementations * Understand cross functional impact and high-level topology across services * Ensure development aligns with UKG guidelines and industry's best practices * Communicate with and mentor teams on best practices and guidelines regarding the best use of our tooling and services * Writing technical specifications and documentation * Participate in a rotational on-call schedule with the team ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)