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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer- Eng - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Sunrise, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,500.0 - $186,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Batch Processing, Business Intelligence Development, BigQuery, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Mining, Database Development, Software Debugging, Data Flow Control, Github, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Junit, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Regression Testing, Standard Sql, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Subversion, Test Case, Testng, Google Cloud, Git, Kotlin, Pytest, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Google Cloud Functions, Production Code, Maintaining Code, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Terraform, Software Version Control, Apache Beam, Docker, Testrail, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gbewjf ## About the Role * You have a passion for data, building data platforms, and enjoy solving complex data problems with modern, cloud-based technologies. You are naturally curious, enjoy learning new technologies and seek out efficient solutions without producing complicated code. You understand the value of delivering value to the customer quickly and welcome incremental feedback * You are technically savvy and stay up to date on the latest advances in technology in your field. You can lead and mentor junior data engineers and show them the ropes. You can take high-level direction and break it down into a design and implementation. You have a technical background that includes modern programming languages, frameworks and patterns, test automation, performance optimization, ingestion and data extraction pipelines for streaming and batch processing of data, and debugging as these apply to data. Basic Qualifications -8+ years of experience handling database development, BI development, ETL development, and API data integrations including the technical architectures and infrastructure components as well as the reporting and analytical tools. -8+ years of experience in programming language on the JVM- Java, Scala, Kotlin -Deep experience in developing and maintaining data extraction pipelines in both streaming and batch methodologies, leveraging tools such as Cloud Composer, Cloud Dataflow, Airflow, Apache Beam, Cloud Functions, Cloud Pub Sub, Kafka among others. -Deep experience managing automated deployments automation using technologies such as Terraform, GCloud CLI, Docker, Bash, Humanitec, Jenkins, Github Actions among others. -Leverage AI coding agents such as Claude Code or Codex to accelerate software development, including generating production-ready code, refactoring existing systems, debugging complex issues, and improving engineering throughput while maintaining code quality, security, and architectural standards. -Experience designing security-first data pipelines with privacy-preserving transformations. -Deep experience of test automation, data quality and observability for the pipelines using technologies such as TestNG, Junit, PyTest, Terratest, TestRail, among others, ensuring that there is not only test code coverage, but regression tests and edge test case handling. -Solid experience in data analysis, data transformation and data anomaly handling Preferred Qualifications -Proficient in working with SQL and NoSQL databases such as but not limited to BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB -Proficient with Cloud Infrastructure such as GCP, Azure, AWS Understanding of source control technologies such as GIT, SVN etc. -Strong written and verbal, communication, and organizational skills High degree of self-motivation to learn new methodologies that will enhance job performance -Ability to successfully work within a team and manage a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities -Setting up and monitoring data loads in test and production environments, handling production support, performance tuning and optimization. -Leading and participating in technical discussions, peer reviewing code, helping junior developers, and contributing to technical documentation and knowledge bases -Able to communicate both technically and with business stakeholders -Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience, in addition to the outlined qualifications. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)