Software Engineer II- Eng

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. Software Engineer II We are looking for a Software Engineer II to support our Product, Development, and Cloud organizations by building and enhancing data platform capabilities. In this role, you will implement and operate event-driven and data processing technologies that enable analytics, improve business operations, and support scalable, reliable data sharing across the enterprise. About the Team The team builds and operates the core systems that enable data movement, processing, and availability across the organization. We specialize in event-driven and streaming architectures, with a strong focus on Kafka-based platforms and cloud-native technologies. Our work supports real-time product capabilities, analytics, and intelligent automation by ensuring data is reliable, scalable, and secure. About the Role As a Software Engineer II on the team, you will design, develop, and maintain software systems that capture, route, store, and transform data from a wide range of internal and external sources. You will work primarily on eventing and streaming solutions, contributing to distributed systems that operate at scale and require high reliability. This role emphasizes strong software engineering fundamentals, sound understanding of data and data relationships, and the ability to deliver production-quality solutions. You will collaborate closely with peers, product partners, and dependent teams to translate business and technical requirements into well-designed, maintainable software. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop software components for event-driven and data platform systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability • Build and operate data pipelines that ingest, route, and persist structured and unstructured data across distributed systems • Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that follows established coding standards and best practices • Test, debug, and troubleshoot software to meet functional, performance, and operational requirements • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data solutions align with product and platform needs • Contribute to design standards, documentation, and assurance processes to ensure compatibility of data flows and storage • Evaluate and adopt new tools or technologies that improve data processing, automation, or platform robustness • Maintain and enhance existing systems to support evolving data volumes and use cases Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java or Python • Experience building distributed systems or data-intensive applications • Familiarity with Agile development practices • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or similar streaming/eventing platforms • Understanding of data modeling, data integrity, and data lifecycle concepts • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and distributed storage technologies • Exposure to big data, automation, or AI/ML-enabled data processing techniques • Working knowledge of software design patterns and operational best practices • Experience using AI-powered development tools (such as coding assistants, automated testing tools, or intelligent agents) to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency 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. Learn more at ukg.com. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process. 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