Lead Software Engineer - Java & Kafka

General Information

Ref #:

20240037920

Travel Amount Required:

None

Job Type:

Regular-Full Time

Location:

Noida - India - India

Company Overview

Here at UKG, our purpose is people™. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people – both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers #WeAreUKG

Description & Qualifications

Description

As a Lead Software Engineer at UKG's Noida location, you'll have the opportunity to lead initiatives that integrate performance and resiliency into our development processes. Your role will be critical in architecting solutions that are not only robust and scalable but also innovative and efficient. We're looking for a visionary who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and leading a team towards achieving exceptional results. If you excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are dedicated to making a significant impact, join us in shaping the future of software development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development efforts, focusing on innovative solutions and ensuring alignment with business requirements.

• Participate in Agile development processes, collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality software.

• Design and develop scalable software solutions, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle.

• Work closely with other engineers and architects to define and refine software architecture and design.

• Mentor junior engineers, fostering skill development and a culture of excellence.

• Assist in the documentation of software specifications and architecture decisions.

• Estimate development timelines and contribute to product planning discussions.

• Promote and implement best practices in software development, focusing on efficiency and quality

Qualifications

• Graduate/ Postgraduate in Computer Science with at least 60% throughout academics

• 5 – 8 yrs' IT experience and more than 5 yrs of relevant experience

• Experience in Java/J2EE , Kotlin, Spring framework, JPA/Hibernate, Microservices based architecture, SOA

• Experience in OOPS, Data Structures and Algorithms, multithreading, identity & security controls

• Experience in unit testing frameworks such as Junit, Mockito, PowerMock etc

• Experience with event-driven Microservices with Kafka/RabbitMQ

• Experience with caching services such as Redis

• Experience with Surge engine is a plus

• Knowledge or experience with SaaS design principles and solutions

• Experience with the development of API’s and Web Services

• Experience with Angular, JQuery , AJAX ,JavaScript, HTML, CSS

• Experience with Typescript and Node.JS is a plus

• Experience in database modeling, relational and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB

• Ability to write intermediate SQL Queries

• Proficiency with Git as a version control system

• Good understanding of software security practices

• Exposure to Agile/SCRUM methodology and TDD (Test Driven Development)

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills and passion for cutting edge technologies

• Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform and public cloud deployment platforms such as GCP/AWS

• Knowledge or experience with Jenkins, Quark, Splunk, Kibana, Grafana, Influx DB and Dynatrace is a plus

• Exposure to continuous deployment, unit testing and automation tools like Jasmine, Karma, Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Nightwatch, Selenium is a plus

• Experience in writing Integration Test Case in Nunit Framework is a plus

• Experience with analytical tool like Pendo is a plus

• Experience with multitenant application is a plus

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.