UKG

Principal Software Development Engineer

UKG
Apply
1 day ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$151k - $215k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of global Finance solutions across core Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Tax, and Intercompany Accounting.
  • Translate Finance requirements into functional, technical, integration, and data specifications.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Product, Architecture, Engineering, integration, and external implementation teams.
  • Lead analysis and resolution of complex process, configuration, integration, and data issues across enterprise platforms.
  • Lead Finance data migration, validation, reconciliation, cutover, end-to-end testing, SIT/UAT governance, business acceptance, go-live readiness, and post-production stabilization.
  • Identify and implement AI-driven automation opportunities across Finance processes.
  • Design AI-enabled solutions integrating ERP systems, enterprise data platforms, APIs, and workflow technologies.
  • Establish AI governance, security controls, observability, and human-in-the-loop validation frameworks.
  • Advise Finance leadership and facilitate solution decisions across global and regional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise Finance technology solutions, ERP implementations, and Finance transformation initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Strong understanding of Finance processes, ERP architecture, system integrations, and financial data management.
  • Experience leading data migration, reconciliation, testing, and quality assurance for large-scale ERP programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across Finance, Product, Architecture, and Engineering organizations.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across application, integration, data, and workflow layers.
  • Advanced degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Experience leading global Finance transformation programs across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
  • Preferred experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models, agentic AI and tool-calling architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI evaluation, AI governance, guardrails, human-in-the-loop workflows, model and agent observability, and enterprise AI security and compliance frameworks.

Benefits

  • The position offers a stated base pay range of $150,500 to $214,500, with potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus plan and restricted stock unit awards.
  • UKG describes flexible work arrangements and benefits, with additional benefits information available through its careers site.

Categories

UKG

About UKG

10,000+ employees

UKG builds cloud software for human capital and workforce management—HR, payroll, timekeeping, and scheduling—sold as SaaS to mid‑size and large employers. Formed in 2020 by the merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos, it is privately held by Hellman & Friedman and has dual headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and Weston, Florida. Its platform helps organizations handle pay, compliance, and workforce planning across industries.

Contact me