Lead - Python / Django Developer

UKG is looking to hire a Lead Software Engineer to join our extremely talented Data Science team. As a Lead Software Engineer at UKG, you’ll be embedded on the Data Science team where you can work on the next generation AI Platform. You’ll get to work directly with other Engineers, Software Testers, Business Analysts, Product Managers, and Directors, all of whom make up the team. In this highly collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to grow as a software engineer, and even help mentor others.

This position requires excellent object-oriented programming skills and knowledge of design patterns. They will be involved in the deployment of our AI Platform/Services solution on the cloud. The job requires you to be able to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications at the enterprise level. We are looking for a software engineer who is passionate about programming and truly enjoys what they do. The ideal candidate for the Python Engineer position is someone who has a can-do attitude and is an innovative thinker.

UKG works in an agile environment where there are daily stand-ups, code reviews, and constant communication within each self-managed cross-functional team. The ability to communicate effectively with Business Analysts and Software Testers, as well as work closely with other team members are key components for success in this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with members of the team to solve challenging engineering tasks on time and with high quality.
• Engage in code reviews and training of team members.
• Support continuous deployment pipeline code.
• Situationally troubleshoot production issues alongside the support team.
• Continually research and recommend product improvements.
• Create and integrate features for our enterprise software solution using the latest Python technologies.
• Write web services, business objects, and other middle-tier framework using Python
• Actively communicate with team members to clarify requirements and overcome obstacles to meet the team goals.
• Leverage open-source and other technologies and languages outside of the Python platform.
• Develop cutting-edge solutions to maximize the performance, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities of the system.
• Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production issues that are escalated to the engineering team.
• Work with development teams in an agile context as it relates to software development, including Kanban, automated unit testing, test fixtures, and pair programming.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience as a Python developer on enterprise projects using Python, Flask, FastAPI, Django, PyTest, Celery and other Python frameworks.
• Software development experience including: object-oriented programming, concurrency programming, modern design patterns, RESTful service implementation, micro-service architecture, test-driven development, and acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with tools used to automate the deployment of an enterprise software solution to the cloud, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Concourse, Ansible, etc.
• Proficiency with Git as a version control system
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB and MSSQL.
• Experience with object-oriented languages: Python, Java, Scala, C#, etc.
• Experience with testing tools such as PyTest, Wiremock, xUnit, mocking frameworks, etc.
• Experience with GCP technologies such as BigQuery, GKE, GCS, DataFlow, Kubeflow, and/or VertexAI
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Job Details:

As a Software engineer you will be able to challenge the idea of “impossible”, producing results that are elegant, simple and don’t require a team of experts to decode. You are driven by innovation, fresh ideas and new ways to produce high quality solutions. 

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Cloud developer responsible for the development and maintenance of cloud applications deployed in AWS environment. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with other services. A commitment to open mind, problem solving, ability to learn, and creating quality products is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of services
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Innovative thinking of finding solutions to needs
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, automatization and documentation
• Use Agile Scrum Methodology for software development
• Develop unit tests for all new code
• Provide code reviews for all new code and participate to code reviews of other people
• Diagnose and resolve complex level issues of application
• Participate in interactions with all levels of personnel with different teams
• Design and build services on top of AWS

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Python
• Strong knowledge of Web Services (Rest or SOAP APIs)
• Strong knowledge of React JS or any other JavaScript
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot is good to have
• Knowledge of AWS is good to have
• Knowledge of TypeScript is good to have
• Knowledge of Linux is good to have
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS is good to have
• Knowledge of AWS CloudFormation is good to have
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch is good to have
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Any authorized Java, AWS, Linux, or Python certifications will be value added
• Min 2 years of work experience in relevant technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

As a Senior Software Engineer, you need to have:
● Advanced knowledge of PHP, Nodejs, MySQL, HTML/CSS, Javascript etc.
● Some experience in managing engineering teams of 5-20 people.

Work Details:
● Your work will involve managing software development team via web and mobile
technologies like PHP/Laravel, MySQL, Node.js, MongoDB, React, Angular, Ionic, AWS
etc.
● Lead, Coach and mentor a strong and passionate team of web and mobile Engineers and Designers
● Drive new features and improve performance
● Define or Review architectural standards and processes
● Drive performance analysis and optimization efforts
● Help set and fulfil the engineering hiring plan for the team including sourcing, screening
and interviewing
● Represent the team in engineering and product meetings
● Work with teams across Squareboat to ensure a seamless user experience for our
client's customers
● Champion continuous improvement to help raise the bar on quality, performance and
maintainability
● Keep abreast of the changes in the industry and champion new technologies and
development processes within the team

You need to have:
● 5+ years of relevant software development experience
● Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related
technical discipline
● A good understanding of the software development lifecycle
● Some interesting side projects you have done or a Github profile with real open source
contributions will be a big plus

Benefits:
● Working with the latest web technologies in an early-stage product startup, with plenty of
opportunities to learn
● You will work directly under the mentorship of other senior designers/developers and the
startup's founders

Skills:
● PHP, Javascript, MySQL, AngularJS, React.js

Primary Responsibilities:

• We need strong SQL database development skills using the MS SQL server.
• Strong skill in SQL server integration services (SSIS) for ETL development.
• Strong Experience in full life cycle database development project using SQL server.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex logical and physical data models.
• Exposure to web services & web technologies (Javascript, Jquery, CSS, HTML).
• Knowledge of other high-level languages (PERL, Python) will be an added advantage
• Nice to have SQL certification.

Good to have:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Combine excellent abstract reasoning ability to document, architect, develop and test software with the commitment to excellence/defect free before being deployed.
• Write and implement low latency applications & software solutions that integrate with different systems.
• Rapidly incorporate new technologies as required & deliver successfully by self.
• Work closely with mentors, team members, team leads, program managers and stakeholders to investigate, fix, optimize, test and deploy high quality solutions.
• Drive the technical design, implementation and maintenance of larger tech initiatives geared toward improving and scaling of products.
• Accurately schedule & and track progress of self & team members. Create end to end Work Breakdown & estimates for modules being implemented.
• Participate in planning & recognizing inconsistencies (e.g., scope, resources, feasibility, usability, customer value, etc.) in product requirements and alert the Project Mentor. Handle independently or assist the Mentor in building, testing, and documenting product releases.
• Support the team in deploying product functionality & assist the TLs in troubleshooting in the production environment.
• Proactively promote Tech Culture by writing blogs, making presentations which will help you learn & grow.
• Effectively communicate one-on-one with on-shore / off-shore product teams / developers; gather and clarify requirements from technical folks / product managers / business teams.
• Proactively assist and serve as a role model for the team members to follow the team software development process; consistently innovate the team processes to improve team productivity and quality.

Skill Set:

• Strong Analytical, Problem Solving Skills and participates in all activities with urgency, a results orientation, and a strong work ethic.
• Must have technical knowledge of Python.
• Must have hands-on experience in developing Restful APIs and Web Services.
• Knowledge of Django (or any other established Python web frameworks) would be a plus.
• Knowledge of Angular or React or similar technologies would be an added advantage.
• Strong experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.
• Experience working with Linux/Unix Operating system & comfortable with command line.
• Experience with modern software engineering workflows and tools (e.g. Agile, JIRA, Git, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Observability and Monitoring tools like ELK, Datadog, NewRelic, etc.).
• Experience in all areas of SDLC, including architecture and design, development, and testing.
• Extremely passionate about code reviews, engineering best practices and mentoring/coaching the developers to make them successful.
• Excellent understanding of feature estimation and ability to communicate issues and risks that may impact timelines, budget, or resources.
• Experience with Agile development lifecycle.
• Can gather and clarify requirements from technical folks / product managers / business teams.
• Lead by example & act as a role model for the team.

How will you grow here:

• Work in multiple projects & teams spread across different domains and technologies.
• Work & interact directly with senior directors in an open and flat hierarchical structure.
• You can own all aspects of leading software products and projects.
• You get to work with top-notch engineers and leaders with decades of experience in building and delivering great software.
• Work with CXOs / Senior Directors of various emergent companies in US & India.
• Get involved with the newest products, latest technologies and different methodologies.
• Opportunity to Mentor the Best and Get Mentored by the Best.

• Events, activities and outings aplenty (We really party hard!).
• A stimulating and energetic work environment which encourages creativity.
• Hackathons, Gaming Evenings, Poker Nights and much more!
• Flexible Timings, Flexible Holiday Calendar, Work from Home Option.
• Competitive salary (best in the industry).
• Beverages and snacks throughout the day, on the house!
• Recreation center to let off some steam.
• Office lunch option (fresh and savoury ghar ka khana).
• Medical Insurance (stay healthy, stay happy)

• Build efficient, effective, reusable and testable PHP modules.
• Responsible to write clean and well-structured code.
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges.
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools.
• Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues.
• Maintain as well as edit current websites and write semantic markup.