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Lead Software Engineer- JAVA & AI @ UKG

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 Lead Software Engineer- JAVA & AI

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Java Engineer with AI capabilities to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development expertise in Java along with hands-on experience or exposure to AI/ML technologies.


You will work on building intelligent, scalable, and high-performance applications that incorporate AI-driven features to enhance user experience and business outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based backend systems and microservices
  • Build and integrate AI/ML models into enterprise applications
  • Develop APIs and services to support AI-powered features like recommendation systems, predictive analytics, chatbots, etc.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and product teams to implement AI-driven solutions
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Work with large datasets and data pipelines for AI/ML applications
  • Ensure clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies in AI, ML, and backend engineering

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in Java development (Java 8 or above)
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Microservices architecture
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML libraries or frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Java-based ML tools)
  • Experience integrating AI services (NLP, recommendation engines, prediction models, etc.)
  • Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
  • Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Understanding of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in HR Tech / Workforce Management systems (UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) or conversational AI
  • Experience working with big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)
  • Familiarity with MLOps practices and model deployment
  • Exposure to Generative AI / LLM integrations (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment
  • Ownership mindset and attention to detail
  • Continuous learning attitude

Nice to Have (Bonus Points)

  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Experience building AI-powered products at scale
  • Certifications in Cloud or AI/ML

Job Classification

Industry: Software Product
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Back End Developer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: UKG
Location(s): Noida, Gurugram

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Keyskills:   Java Spring Boot Ci/Cd Microservices SQL AWS Backend Development

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