Ultimate Software

Software Engineer III- Eng

Ultimate Software$102K — $147K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of six years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong experience building full stack web applications.
  • Proficiency in Java, React/TypeScript, and SQL.
  • Experience developing REST APIs and integrating them with front-end applications.
  • Demonstrated experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development practices and design patterns.

Responsibilities

  • Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code for full stack development using React, TypeScript, and Java.
  • Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications ensuring high quality and performance.
  • Manage project execution, negotiate priorities and deadlines, and deliver features on time.
  • Participate in architectural design reviews and ensure solutions are scalable and maintainable.
  • Review code from team members, providing feedback to maintain high technical standards.
  • Build testable software and automate testing with tools like JUnit and Selenium.
  • Maintain application quality and performance, proactively resolving issues with telemetry and optimization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Access to modern tools and technologies, including AI-driven development tools.
  • Contributions to flagship products that impact global enterprise users.
  • Participation in a performance-based bonus plan and potential for stock options.
Full Job Description
About the Team:

We are members of the Payroll team. Our team of full stack engineers is a welcoming and supportive group where every member is committed to helping one another succeed. We build modern SaaS web applications using React and TypeScript, Java based REST APIs, and SQL and NoSQL databases. We celebrate diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which strengthens our collaboration and creativity. Team members readily share knowledge, offer guidance, and encourage open communication.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer III - Eng to join our dynamic Payroll team. This senior full stack role provides an opportunity to lead projects and contribute to high-impact software solutions used by enterprises and users worldwide. You will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex web applications across the front end, backend, and database layers. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical foundation of our flagship products and services.

Responsibilities:
  • Full Stack Development: Write clean, maintainable, test and efficient code across React and TypeScript user interfaces, Java services and REST APIs, and database components.
  • Technical Leadership: Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications while ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
  • Project Management: Manage the execution and delivery of features and projects, negotiate priorities and deadlines, and ensure timely, high-quality completion.
  • Architectural Design: Participate in design reviews and the architectural design of front-end, backend, and data solutions while ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Code Review: Review code from other developers, provide feedback, and maintain a high bar for technical excellence, maintainability, observability, and automated testing.
  • Testing: Build testable software and automate unit, integration, API, and end-to-end tests using tools such as JUnit, React Testing Library, Cucumber, or Selenium.
  • Service Health and Quality: Maintain the health and quality of applications and services, proactively identify and resolve issues, and use telemetry to optimize performance and prevent recurring incidents.
  • DevOps Model: Take ownership from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
  • Documentation: Document new features, enhancements, and fixes, contribute to training materials, and share knowledge with the team.
  • Collaboration: Work with engineers, Product Management, UX, and external teams to ensure the integrity and quality of the complete solution.


About You,

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of six years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience building full stack web applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java, React/TypeScript and SQL.
• Experience developing REST APIs and integrating them with front-end applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Extensive knowledge of software development practices and design patterns.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in software development (Claude, Copilot or Windsurf).
• Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub and work-tracking systems such as Jira.
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
• Experience with automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing (JUnit, React Testing Library, Selenium, Cucumber).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with front-end, backend, and API test automation tools.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with developing accessible and internationalized web applications.
• Familiarity with AI spec-driven development (Spec Kit).
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership.
• Dedication to supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The pay range for this position is $102,300 to $147,050. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG's benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits

About Ultimate Software

Ultimate Software is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions. The company's UltiPro platform offers a comprehensive suite of HR, payroll, and talent management tools designed to help organizations manage their workforce more effectively. Ultimate Software was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Weston, Florida. The company has received numerous awards for its workplace culture and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States. In 2019, Ultimate Software was acquired by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman in a deal valued at $11 billion.
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5,600 employees
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Founded
1990

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