Lead Software Engineer

UKG

4.7

(113)

Noida, India

Why you should apply for a job to UKG:

Ranked as one of the Best Companies for Women in 2023

4.7/5 in overall job satisfaction

4.8/5 in supportive management

95% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

99% would recommend this company to other women

94% say the CEO supports gender diversity

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Paid leave for new and adoptive parents, medical coverage for IVF services & reimbursement to help offset adoption and surrogacy expenses.

45% company match on total employee 401(k) contributions up to the IRS annual limit.

Unlimited paid time off for you to rest, re-charge, and pursue your personal aspirations.

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Position summary

, security, and availability.

Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities.

Configure Jira workflows, screens, fields, permissions, and schemes to align with organizational needs.

Drive cross-platform integrations to streamline data flow between Jira and other tools (e.g., GitHub, CI/CD pipelines).

Development & Automation:

Design and implement automation scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort across Jira and related tools.

Leverage scripting languages like Groovy (preferred) or Python to build customs, extend Jira capabilities, and support integration projects.

Debug and optimize existing scripts and automation solutions.

Collaboration & Support:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored Jira solutions.

Provide technical support to users, resolving issues promptly and guiding them on best practices.

Act as a trusted advisor, driving adoption of Jira and Confluence as strategic tools within the organization.

Documentation & Enablement:

Develop and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, workflows, scripts, and integrations.

Create training materials and deliver workshops to empower teams to maximize Jira and Confluence usage.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated expertise in Jira administration, with experience configuring workflows, permissions, and integrations.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Groovy or Python to enhance tool functionality.

Familiarity with version control systems like GitHub and their integration with Jira.

Experience implementing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-centric mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and how they influence Jira usage.

Background in software engineering or DevOps, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable solutions.