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# Principal Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** UKG Inc.
- **Location:** Jefferson City, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,500.0 - $214,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AI Evaluation, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Microsoft Dynamics, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Human in the Loop, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/528E0EABD98A4ECAA69098FA5E2A4A38/job/

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise Finance technology solutions, ERP implementations, and Finance transformation initiatives.

 * Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365.

 * Strong understanding of Finance processes, ERP architecture, system integrations, and financial data management.

 * Experience leading data migration, reconciliation, testing, and quality assurance efforts for large-scale ERP programs.

 * Proven ability to work across Finance, Product, Architecture, and Engineering organizations to deliver business outcomes.

 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across application, integration, data, and workflow layers.

 * Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

 * Demonstrated experience leading global Finance transformation programs across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, and APAC).

Preferred AI Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

 * Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)

 * Agentic AI and tool-calling architectures

 * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

 * AI evaluation and automated quality testing

 * AI governance, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop workflows

 * Model and agent observability

 * Enterprise AI security and compliance frameworks

## Description

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the design, implementation, integration, and optimization of enterprise Finance solutions within a global environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Finance business processes, ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics 365), system integrations, finance data management, quality engineering, and AI-enabled automation. This individual will partner closely with Finance stakeholders, Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that support global Finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Solution Leadership

 * Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end Finance solutions across core Finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Tax, and Intercompany Accounting.

 * Partner with Finance stakeholders to define business requirements and deliver scalable ERP solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and global process standardization.

 * Provide functional leadership through solution design reviews, process harmonization initiatives, and Finance transformation programs.

Solution Engineering & Integration

 * Translate Finance requirements into functional, technical, integration, and data specifications.

 * Collaborate with engineering, architecture, integration, and external implementation teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

 * Lead analysis and resolution of complex process, configuration, integration, and data issues across enterprise platforms.

Data Migration, Quality & Deployment

 * Lead Finance data migration, validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities for global ERP programs.

 * Establish controls to ensure data integrity, compliance, and successful transitions from legacy systems.

 * Drive end-to-end testing, SIT/UAT governance, business acceptance, go-live readiness, and post-production stabilization.

AI Automation & Innovation

 * Identify and implement AI-driven automation opportunities across Finance processes.

 * Design AI-enabled solutions that integrate ERP systems, enterprise data platforms, APIs, and workflow technologies.

 * Ensure appropriate AI governance, security controls, observability, and human-in-the-loop validation frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

 * Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership, Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams.

 * Drive alignment across global and regional stakeholders and facilitate solution decisions in complex organizational environments.