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UKG . UKG is hiring an architectural leader for the UKGPro product. This role involves leading and driving the architectural design and implementation of key modules, with a strong technical background and a passion for driving innovation and efficiency. About The Role
UKG is hiring a Principal Architect for the UKGPro product. In this role you will be responsible for leading and driving the architectural design and implementation of key modules within the product. Architects participate in defining, implementing, and enforcing an overall architecture practice, focusing on improving efficiency and effectiveness of the business through architectural designs that align with the technical ecosystem. The primary drivers of design, while also being technically hands-on to support teams and ensure ongoing feature deliveries are well-designed, resilient, and optimized for performance. This role acts as a thought leader across cross-functional teams to define and govern processes spanning the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is an experienced software architect with experience in cloud infrastructure, enterprise architecture, software development principles, and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies. Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and support to UKG Pro engineering teams Develop, design, and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with the organization’s goals and a product-suite mindset Understand product requirements, drive clarity to ensure designs are fit for purpose, and ensure design supports architectural strategy Develop technical roadmaps and ensure services meet established architectural guidelines and standards Deep-dive into code to confirm design integrity and maintain a cost-effective, straightforward design across teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure architectural design meets stakeholder needs Collaborate with peers to define and articulate constraints and guidelines Define and enforce CI/CD standards, development methodologies, and quality assurance processes Identify and mitigate risks associated with architectural decisions Anticipate business needs 6+ months out and work with leaders to align efforts Use Architecture Governance resources to reflect principles and standards in designs and vision Ensure effective adoption of observability tools for proactive production performance alerting and quick recovery Continuously seek opportunities to improve resilience of services Leverage artificial intelligence tools to identify productivity improvements for engineering teams and value-add features for users Document and maintain the product & service architecture Drive strategic architecture vision and innovation Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure scalability, security, and performance Provide architecture leadership for cross-product and multi-year visions Identify architecture risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain opportunities for stakeholders Research industry trends and innovations to drive a competitive advantage for UKG products Qualifications
12 years of software development experience in a fast-paced environment, with experience across the software development life cycle Proven experience as a lead architect or similar role, driving architecture and implementation of complex software solutions Extensive design portfolio demonstrating proficiency in .NET-based development for SaaS and multi-tenant systems Experience with observability tools such as Datadog and Grafana Experience with modern cloud technologies (GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) and designing cloud-optimized solutions including cost considerations and leveraging managed services Strong experience with reliable, scalable, secure, and decoupled solutions Experience with CI/CD processes Experience in analyses, feasibility studies, performance analysis, and prototyping Experience in multi-platform software development Experience in object-oriented programming, service-oriented architecture, and design patterns Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) Experience with modern quality practices to automate testing Experience with AI/ML techniques Experience with modern analytics tools (BigQuery, Snowflake, Tableau, Looker) Experience with messaging and event streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Beam, Spark) Experience with integration platforms (e.g., Boomi) Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, computer science, or equivalent Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. We hold top market positions in workforce management and human capital management, with AI-powered product portfolios to support customers of all sizes and geographies. Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster. UKG participates in E-Verify. Disability accommodation in the application and interview process is available by emailing UKGCareers@ukg.com. Pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200. Base pay offered may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is eligible for short-term and long-term incentives as part of total compensation. For benefits information, visit UKG’s careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers
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Join to apply for the
Principal Architect (.NET)
role at
UKG . UKG is hiring an architectural leader for the UKGPro product. This role involves leading and driving the architectural design and implementation of key modules, with a strong technical background and a passion for driving innovation and efficiency. About The Role
UKG is hiring a Principal Architect for the UKGPro product. In this role you will be responsible for leading and driving the architectural design and implementation of key modules within the product. Architects participate in defining, implementing, and enforcing an overall architecture practice, focusing on improving efficiency and effectiveness of the business through architectural designs that align with the technical ecosystem. The primary drivers of design, while also being technically hands-on to support teams and ensure ongoing feature deliveries are well-designed, resilient, and optimized for performance. This role acts as a thought leader across cross-functional teams to define and govern processes spanning the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is an experienced software architect with experience in cloud infrastructure, enterprise architecture, software development principles, and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies. Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and support to UKG Pro engineering teams Develop, design, and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with the organization’s goals and a product-suite mindset Understand product requirements, drive clarity to ensure designs are fit for purpose, and ensure design supports architectural strategy Develop technical roadmaps and ensure services meet established architectural guidelines and standards Deep-dive into code to confirm design integrity and maintain a cost-effective, straightforward design across teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure architectural design meets stakeholder needs Collaborate with peers to define and articulate constraints and guidelines Define and enforce CI/CD standards, development methodologies, and quality assurance processes Identify and mitigate risks associated with architectural decisions Anticipate business needs 6+ months out and work with leaders to align efforts Use Architecture Governance resources to reflect principles and standards in designs and vision Ensure effective adoption of observability tools for proactive production performance alerting and quick recovery Continuously seek opportunities to improve resilience of services Leverage artificial intelligence tools to identify productivity improvements for engineering teams and value-add features for users Document and maintain the product & service architecture Drive strategic architecture vision and innovation Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure scalability, security, and performance Provide architecture leadership for cross-product and multi-year visions Identify architecture risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain opportunities for stakeholders Research industry trends and innovations to drive a competitive advantage for UKG products Qualifications
12 years of software development experience in a fast-paced environment, with experience across the software development life cycle Proven experience as a lead architect or similar role, driving architecture and implementation of complex software solutions Extensive design portfolio demonstrating proficiency in .NET-based development for SaaS and multi-tenant systems Experience with observability tools such as Datadog and Grafana Experience with modern cloud technologies (GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) and designing cloud-optimized solutions including cost considerations and leveraging managed services Strong experience with reliable, scalable, secure, and decoupled solutions Experience with CI/CD processes Experience in analyses, feasibility studies, performance analysis, and prototyping Experience in multi-platform software development Experience in object-oriented programming, service-oriented architecture, and design patterns Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) Experience with modern quality practices to automate testing Experience with AI/ML techniques Experience with modern analytics tools (BigQuery, Snowflake, Tableau, Looker) Experience with messaging and event streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Beam, Spark) Experience with integration platforms (e.g., Boomi) Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, computer science, or equivalent Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. We hold top market positions in workforce management and human capital management, with AI-powered product portfolios to support customers of all sizes and geographies. Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster. UKG participates in E-Verify. Disability accommodation in the application and interview process is available by emailing UKGCareers@ukg.com. Pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200. Base pay offered may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is eligible for short-term and long-term incentives as part of total compensation. For benefits information, visit UKG’s careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers
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