.NET Software Engineer

**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 role:**

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our Sofia office and 2 days a week working from home.

We are looking for curious and innovative .NET Software Engineers to join our vibrant team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS technologies and impactful projects that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, testing, deployment, operation, and maintenance of software solutions. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.

We are seeking engineers with diverse specialties and skills to join our dynamic team to innovate and solve complex problems. Our team is looking for exceptional engineers with expertise in the following areas:

+ **Front End UI:** (UI/UX design principles, responsive design, JavaScript frameworks)

+ **Platform:** (CI/CD Pipelines, IAC proficiency, Containerization/Orchestration, Cloud Platforms)

+ **Back End:** (API Development, Database Management, Security Practices, Message Queuing)

+ **AI/ML:** (Machine Learning Frameworks, Data Processing, Algorithm Development, Big Data Technologies, Domain Knowledge)

**Responsibilities:**

• Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for various software applications and systems.

• Design and Architecture: Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders

• Code Review: Review code developed by other engineers, providing feedback adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines

• Testing: Build testable software, define tests, participate in the testing process, automate tests using tools (e.g., Junit, Selenium) and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide.

• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Triage defects or customer reported issues, debug and resolve in a timely and efficient manner.

• Service Health and Quality: Contribute to health and quality of services and incidents, promptly identifying and escalating issues. Collaborate with the team in utilizing service health indicators and telemetry for action. Assist in conducting root cause analysis and implementing measures to prevent future recurrences.

• DevOps Model: Basic understanding of working in a DevOps Model. Begin to take ownership of working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, continuously deploy and operate the software in production.

• Documentation: Properly document new features, enhancements or fixes to the product, and contribute to training materials.

**Basic Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.

• Proficiency in .NET programming.

• Experience with software development practices and design patterns.

• Basic familiarity with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.

• Basic understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of building and shipping successful software products and services.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.

• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

• Demonstrates strong customer empathy by understanding and addressing user needs and challenges

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

**Bulgaria Benefits**

+ 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 28 days

+ 410 calendar days maternity leave and 15 calendar days paternity leave, 2 days marriage leave.

+ Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with Bulstrad including coverage for spouse and dependent children under age 18, or students up to age 26

+ Life & Accidental Death, Disability & Critical Illness coverage provided by DZI

+ Meal vouchers provided by Edenred – 150 BGN per month

+ U choose program – 475 BGN every quarter to be spent on eligible items such as exercise equipment/membership, pet care, child care, home office set-up etc.

+ Global Tuition Reimbursement program – up to 7,125 BGN per year

+ Employee Assistance Programs available 24/7

+ Adoption Assistance and Fertility Support

**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.

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

**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

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