Job descriptionCompany and benefits Job IDCHIEF016517 Employment TypeRegular Work Styleon-site LocationNoida UP India RoleChief Principal Software Engineer Company Overview With 80 000 customers across 150 countries UKG is the largest U S -based private software company in the world And we re only getting started Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve Read on At UKG you get more than just a job You get to work with purpose Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all Here we know that you re more than your work That s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200 needs that best suit you and your family from student loan repayment to childcare to pet insurance Our inclusive culture active and engaged employee resource groups and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career If you re passionate about our purpose people then we can t wait to support whatever gives you purpose We re united by purpose inspired by you We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS technologies and impactful projects that are used by enterprises and users worldwide You will drive technical strategy lead large-scale projects and mentor engineers across the organization As a Chief Principal Software Engineer you will be responsible for the design development testing deployment and maintenance of highly complex software systems Responsibilities Software Development Write clean maintainable and efficient code for various software applications and systems Technical Strategy Drive the technical strategy and vision for major projects and initiatives ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices Communicate complex concepts anticipate potential objections and influence others to adopt a point of view Leadership Lead cross-functional teams to design develop and deliver high-impact software projects on time and within budget Coordinate activities and tasks of other team members working independently and needing guidance only in the most complex situations Architectural Excellence Architect design and develop complex software systems and applications ensuring high standards of performance scalability and reliability Collaborate with architects on mid-level and high-level design Complexity Solve complex issues with innovative solutions setting precedents as needed Navigate information alternatives and relationships to achieve results Communicate complex concepts anticipate objections and influence adoption of viewpoints Impact Impact the achievement of area group objectives Develop team policies procedures and techniques Drive prioritization of technical debt articulating the expected impact and outcomes Service Health and Quality Ensure the health and quality of services and incidents proactively identifying and addressing issues Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action Conduct thorough root cause analysis and implement measures to prevent future recurrences Engineering Excellence Practices Advocate for and implement best quality practices hold a high bar for engineering excellence and guide the team in maintaining service quality through the testing pyramid DevOps Model Oversee CI CD pipelines ensuring effective build test and deployment phases Take ownership from working with product management on requirements to designing developing testing deploying and maintaining software in production 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 Code Review Conduct comprehensive code reviews providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to best practices Mentorship Provide technical mentorship and guidance fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement Mentor junior engineers on taking ownership of the full lifecycle of services and features Documentation Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software applications and systems Innovation Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends advocating for their adoption where appropriate to drive innovation and productivity enhancement within the team e g CoPilot Enterprise Architecture Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives Strategic Planning Participate in long-term strategic planning providing insights and recommendations for technology roadmaps and investment priorities Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with senior leadership product management and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Governance Establish and enforce architectural governance processes ensuring compliance with architectural standards and best practices Risk Management Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with projects ensuring robustness and resilience of architectural solutions Innovation Leadership Champion innovation initiatives driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance productivity and competitive advantage Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field 16 years of professional software development experience Deep expertise in Java Angular and related technologies Extensive experience with software architecture and design patterns including the ability to design and implement scalable reliable systems in a DevOps model Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale complex software projects Proficiency with cloud technologies like Azure AWS GCP and version control systems like GitHub Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions Proficiency in building telemetry or observability as part of the development process Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive technical decisions across the organization Preferred Qualifications Master s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field Familiarity with developing accessible technologies Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives Demonstrated expertise in specialized disciplines and related fields Recognized as an expert in their technical area Understanding of internal and external business challenges and regulatory factors Apply best practices to improve products processes or services Where we re going UKG is on the cusp of something truly special Worldwide we already hold the 1 market share position for workforce management and the 2 position for human capital management Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today Yet it s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes industries and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow 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 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 inter 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