Sr. Staff Software Engineer- Eng

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

About the Team:

This Sr. Staff level role leads the technical strategy and execution for large-scale enterprise analytics applications built on modern web technologies. The applications transform complex benchmark datasets and workforce analytics into intuitive, high-performance user experiences for administrators and business leaders. As the most technically skilled front-end engineer on the team, this person drives architectural direction, mentors engineers, and ensures the applications are accessible, performant, and delightful to use. The role includes close collaboration with backend data platform teams, Data Science teams, and UX designers to translate analytical insights into actionable visual interfaces.

 

About the Role

 

Architecture & Technical Leadership:

• Architect and evolve modern, scalable front-end applications using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and enterprise component libraries
• Lead architecture reviews for state management, data visualization strategies, performance optimization, and front-end infrastructure
• Define and enforce front-end coding standards, design patterns, and technical best practices across multiple teams
• Drive strategic decisions on UI frameworks, build systems, testing infrastructure, and developer tooling
• Introduce new front-end technologies and frameworks to support long-term scalability, maintainability, and developer experience

 

Application Development:

• Build high-performance, responsive web applications that visualize large-scale workforce benchmarks and analytics
• Design and implement sophisticated data visualization interfaces using libraries like D3.js, Recharts, or similar frameworks
• Create scalable component architectures and design systems that support white-labeling and multi-tenant requirements
• Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, handling real-time data updates, optimistic UI patterns, and complex state management
• Implement client-side data aggregation, filtering, and transformation to support interactive analytics experiences

 

Data Privacy & Security:

• Engineer privacy-first UI components that properly mask PII, enforce role-based access controls, and handle sensitive HCM data
• Implement client-side data redaction, anonymization displays, and audit logging for compliance requirements
• Build secure authentication/authorization flows and session management patterns
• Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance across all interfaces

 

Collaboration & Operationalization:

• Partner with Data Science teams to visualize statistical models, quantitative insights, and AI-generated summaries
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define optimal API contracts, data shapes, and performance characteristics
• Work with UX designers to translate wireframes and design systems into production-ready, pixel-perfect implementations
• Translate product requirements and analytical needs into technical designs and execution plans

 

Performance & Quality:

• Optimize application performance including bundle sizes, lazy loading, code splitting, and runtime performance
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E, visual regression, accessibility)
• Establish observability and monitoring for front-end errors, performance metrics, and user experience analytics
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving browser compatibility, rendering performance, or API integration bottlenecks

 

Mentorship & Leadership:

• Mentor front-end and full-stack engineers through design reviews, pair programming, and technical guida