Principal Software Development Engineer

Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the design, implementation, integration, and optimization of enterprise Finance solutions within a global environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Finance business processes, ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics 365), system integrations, finance data management, quality engineering, and AI-enabled automation. This individual will partner closely with Finance stakeholders, Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that support global Finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities: Finance Solution Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end Finance solutions across core Finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Tax, and Intercompany Accounting.
• Partner with Finance stakeholders to define business requirements and deliver scalable ERP solutions that improve efficiency, controls, and global process standardization.
• Provide functional leadership through solution design reviews, process harmonization initiatives, and Finance transformation programs. Solution Engineering & Integration
• Translate Finance requirements into functional, technical, integration, and data specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, integration, and external implementation teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions.
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex process, configuration, integration, and data issues across enterprise platforms. Data Migration, Quality & Deployment
• Lead Finance data migration, validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities for global ERP programs.
• Establish controls to ensure data integrity, compliance, and successful transitions from legacy systems.
• Drive end-to-end testing, SIT/UAT governance, business acceptance, go-live readiness, and post-production stabilization. AI Automation & Innovation
• Identify and implement AI-driven automation opportunities across Finance processes.
• Design AI-enabled solutions that integrate ERP systems, enterprise data platforms, APIs, and workflow technologies.
• Ensure appropriate AI governance, security controls, observability, and human-in-the-loop validation frameworks. Stakeholder Management
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership, Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams.
• Drive alignment across global and regional stakeholders and facilitate solution decisions in complex organizational environments.

Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .The pay range for this position is $150,500 to $214,500. 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/benefitsIt is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.