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Lead Security Engineer

AT UKG
UKG

Lead Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA

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At UKG security is at the core of everything we do. This team does cutting-edge work to build out the security technologies, software integrations and security frameworks that are used throughout our organization.

About the role:

In the continuous pursuit of improving our application and infrastructure security, we are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Security Automation team.

• Take the lead in designing and building out key features for our security-focused enterprise software services.
• Work with key stakeholders to research the best technology approach to meet business requirements.
• Mentors the team on technology concepts and ensures team compliance to best practices for design.
• Mentors the team on the best techniques to debug and troubleshoot issues.
• Leads activities for converting product requirements into tasks and associated estimates.
• Develop solutions to improve the performance, stability, and distributed processing capabilities of our cloud-based services.
• Work productively in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platforms (GCP)
• Actively communicate with team members to clarify requirements and overcome obstacles to meet the team goals
• Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production issues that are escalated to the engineering team.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience as a key developer on major software projects.
• 8+ years of experience designing and building out major software projects and features.
• 5-8+ years of experience programming with Python, Ruby, Java or Go
• Experience working in a major cloud environment (AWS, GCP or Azure)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or Postgres
• Experience working with Linux systems and general familiarity with terminal, scripting, ssh etc.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and/or GCP
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; equivalent experience.

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.

USA Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this position is $122,600 to $176,250, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Lowell, MA, USA; Weston, FL, USA
Job ID: ukg-893378498692
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program