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Company and benefits
Job ID: SOFTW017364
Employment Type: Regular
Work Style: hybrid
Location: Lowell, MA, United States
Role
Software Engineer III - DevOps
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role provides an opportunity to lead projects and contribute to high-impact software solutions that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex software systems, as well as mentoring junior engineers. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.
We are seeking engineers with diverse specialties and skills to join our dynamic team to innovate and solve complex challenges. Our team is looking for strong talent with expertise in the following areas:
- Front End UI Engineer (UI/UX design principles, responsive design, JavaScript frameworks)
- DevOps Engineer (CI/CD Pipelines, IAC proficiency, Containerization/Orchestration, Cloud Platforms)
- Back End Engineer (API Development, Database Management, Security Practices, Message Queuing)
- AI/ML Engineer (Machine Learning Frameworks, Data Processing, Algorithm Development, Big Data Technologies, Domain Knowledge)
Responsibilities:
- Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for various software applications and systems.
- Technical Leadership: Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications and systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.
- Project Management: Manage execution and delivery of features and projects, negotiating project priorities and deadlines, ensuring successful and timely completion, with quality.
- Architectural Design: Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders and in the architectural design of new features and systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Code Review: Diligent about reviewing code developed by other developers, provide feedback and maintain a high bar of technical excellence to ensure code is adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines, elegant, efficient and maintainable code, with observability built from ground up, unit tests etc.
- Testing: Build testable software, define tests, participate in the testing process, automate tests using tools (e.g., Junit, Selenium) and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide.
- Service Health and Quality: Maintain the health and quality of services and incidents, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action providing recommendations to optimize performance. Conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive the implementation of measures to prevent future recurrences.
- Dev Ops Model: Understanding of working in a DevOps Model. Taking ownership from working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain the software in production.
- Documentation: Properly document new features, enhancements or fixes to the product, contributing to training materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.
- Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.
- Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
- Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
THIS POSITION IS 3 DAYS A WEEK ON SITE IN LOWELL, MA
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $102,300.00 to $143,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits.
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview.
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
Job description
Company and benefits
Job ID: SOFTW017364
Employment Type: Regular
Work Style: hybrid
Location: Lowell, MA, United States
Role
Software Engineer III - DevOps
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role provides an opportunity to lead projects and contribute to high-impact software solutions that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex software systems, as well as mentoring junior engineers. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.
We are seeking engineers with diverse specialties and skills to join our dynamic team to innovate and solve complex challenges. Our team is looking for strong talent with expertise in the following areas:
- Front End UI Engineer (UI/UX design principles, responsive design, JavaScript frameworks)
- DevOps Engineer (CI/CD Pipelines, IAC proficiency, Containerization/Orchestration, Cloud Platforms)
- Back End Engineer (API Development, Database Management, Security Practices, Message Queuing)
- AI/ML Engineer (Machine Learning Frameworks, Data Processing, Algorithm Development, Big Data Technologies, Domain Knowledge)
Responsibilities:
- Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for various software applications and systems.
- Technical Leadership: Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications and systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.
- Project Management: Manage execution and delivery of features and projects, negotiating project priorities and deadlines, ensuring successful and timely completion, with quality.
- Architectural Design: Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders and in the architectural design of new features and systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Code Review: Diligent about reviewing code developed by other developers, provide feedback and maintain a high bar of technical excellence to ensure code is adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines, elegant, efficient and maintainable code, with observability built from ground up, unit tests etc.
- Testing: Build testable software, define tests, participate in the testing process, automate tests using tools (e.g., Junit, Selenium) and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide.
- Service Health and Quality: Maintain the health and quality of services and incidents, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action providing recommendations to optimize performance. Conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive the implementation of measures to prevent future recurrences.
- Dev Ops Model: Understanding of working in a DevOps Model. Taking ownership from working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain the software in production.
- Documentation: Properly document new features, enhancements or fixes to the product, contributing to training materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Deep expertise in one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.
- Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.
- Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with developing accessible technologies.
- Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
THIS POSITION IS 3 DAYS A WEEK ON SITE IN LOWELL, MA
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $102,300.00 to $143,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits.
NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS
UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview.
ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS
All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in UKG H-1B Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target UKG's core technical teams
UKG's H-1B sponsorship concentrates in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data science, and product management. Focusing your application on these teams gives you the strongest chance of landing a role that qualifies for sponsorship.
Confirm sponsorship before applying
Not every UKG job listing explicitly mentions H-1B sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors and surface UKG roles with a real sponsorship history before investing time in an application.
Understand UKG's H-1B petition timeline
UKG works with immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions on your behalf. Expect the process to take several months from offer acceptance to approval, with timing tied to the USCIS annual lottery cycle in April.
Leverage UKG's HR technology expertise in interviews
UKG builds workforce management and HCM software. Demonstrating familiarity with their product ecosystem, including UKG Pro and UKG Ready, signals genuine interest and strengthens your case as a specialized candidate worth sponsoring.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not earlier
Raising H-1B sponsorship too early in interviews can raise concerns. Wait until you have an offer or the recruiter brings it up, then confirm the company's process and which immigration firm they use.
Align your degree field with the role description
H-1B approval requires the job to qualify as a specialty occupation. At UKG, that means your degree field needs a direct connection to the role, whether software engineering, computer science, data analytics, or a related technical discipline.
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Does UKG sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, UKG sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying roles, primarily in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data science, and product development. Sponsorship is not automatic for every open position, so it is worth confirming with the recruiter during the hiring process that a specific role is eligible.
Which departments at UKG are most likely to offer H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at UKG is most common in technical departments, including software engineering, platform and cloud engineering, data science, machine learning, and product management. Roles in HR technology consulting may also qualify depending on the degree requirement listed in the job description.
How do I apply for a job at UKG as an H-1B visa candidate?
Apply through UKG's careers portal and indicate your visa status when prompted. Once you receive an offer, UKG's HR and legal teams will initiate the H-1B petition process through their designated immigration counsel. Migrate Mate can help you identify verified H-1B-sponsoring roles at UKG before you apply.
How long does UKG's H-1B sponsorship process take?
The timeline depends on the USCIS lottery and processing cycle. For cap-subject H-1B petitions, UKG must file in April for an October 1 start date, meaning the full process from offer to authorized work can span six months or more. Premium processing can accelerate USCIS adjudication once the petition is filed.
What can I do to improve my chances of H-1B sponsorship at UKG?
Focus on roles where your degree field directly matches the job requirements, since that connection is what makes a position qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. Demonstrating deep expertise in the specific technology or domain UKG is hiring for reduces employer hesitation about taking on sponsorship costs and paperwork.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at UKG?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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