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Operating at a principal level, this role goes well beyond traditional requirements gathering—serving as a trusted advisor, systems strategist, and transformation leader across large, multi-phase programs involving D365 Finance & Operations, and integrated enterprise platforms. This role partners closely with Finance and Go To Market teams and IT leadership to translate complex business objectives into scalable, compliant, and future-ready system solutions.

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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 Team: You will be joining an extremely forward-thinking Global Business Operations Engineering team, reporting to the VP of Engineering. This team has exceptional Functional, process and technical expertise and has made significant progress in the AI space. You will work with folks who are not only smart but make it enjoyable as we work towards UKG’s organizational goals. Role Summary The Sr Principal SW Development Engineer is a strategic enterprise role responsible for leading business systems analysis in the Enterprise Systems group within a UKG in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem. This role partners closely with Finance and Go To Market teams and IT leadership to translate complex business objectives into scalable, compliant, and future-ready system solutions. Operating at a principal level, this role goes well beyond traditional requirements gathering—serving as a trusted advisor, systems strategist, and transformation leader across large, multi-phase programs involving D365 Finance & Operations, and integrated enterprise platforms. Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Analysis & Advisory Serve as a senior advisor to Finance and Operations leadership on enterprise systems strategy and roadmap planning. Translate business strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational needs into end-to-end system and process designs. Provide thought leadership on UKG and D365 product capabilities, roadmap implications, and industry best practices. Influence executive decision-making by articulating trade-offs across configuration, customization, integration, and platform extensibility. Enterprise Process & Systems Leadership Lead end-to-end business analysis across Finance, and Order-to-Cash–adjacent processes. Own requirements and process design for: Order-to-Cash (OTC) Record-to-Report (RTR) Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Design future-state processes leveraging D365 Finance & Operations and integrated SaaS tools. Lead analysis for global rollouts, country-specific compliance, and complex organizational structures. Program & Delivery Enablement Partner with Product Managers, Solution Architects, Engineering, and System Integrators to ensure business intent is accurately reflected in system design. Produce high-quality artifacts including: Business and functional requirements Process maps and swim lane diagrams Data and integration specifications Decision frameworks and executive readouts Support multi-phase implementations, upgrades, and platform migrations (e.g., legacy ERP to D365). Enable change management by clearly defining impacts to users, processes, and downstream systems. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure solutions meet SOX, compliance and regulations, data privacy, and internal control standards. Partner with Internal Audit, and Finance Controllership teams to embed controls into system workflows. Identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity, integrations, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Integration & Platform Strategy Lead analysis for complex integrations between: D365 Finance and multiple ISV's and Tax providers CRM, Billing, and Revenue platforms Data platforms, analytics, and reporting tools Ensure master data, security, and role design align with enterprise standards. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Support vendor evaluations, RFPs, and platform selections across Finance Partner with external system integrators and SaaS vendors to ensure solution quality and business alignment. Act as a trusted bridge between business leaders and technical teams, driving clarity, alignment, and accountability. Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in business systems analysis, enterprise applications, or digital transformation. Deep experience with ERP and Finance processes (ERP's like D365 and SAP S4) Proven success leading analysis for complex, global implementations across Finance, and Operations with focus on processes like OTC, PTP, RTR. Experience supporting multi-country configurations Background working across high-tech, services, manufacturing, or regulated industries. Domain Expertise Record-to-Report and Financial Close Procure-to-Pay Order-to-Cash (where applicable) Data, integrations, and reporting across ERP’s Skills & Competencies Principal-level stakeholder presence with the ability to engage executives and influence decisions. Strong understanding of ERP configurations vs. customization trade-offs. Expertise in translating business needs into scalable platform designs. Experience with Agile / hybrid delivery models. Exceptional communication, documentation, and analytical skills. Financial and operational acumen with a strong control mindset. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field required. Success Profile The Senior Principal SW Development Engineer succeeds by combining deep platform knowledge, business fluency, and strategic judgment. They operate as a force multiplier—aligning, Finance, and IT around common goals, reducing complexity, and enabling scalable and compliant growth. 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 UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here. 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 $163,900.00 to $235,550.00 USD. 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 It 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.

Sr Principal SW Development Engineer

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Business Analysis

Business Operations

Business Solutions

Business Strategy

Change Management

D Programming Language

Data Analysis

Data Quality

Documentation

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Ecosystems

Finance

Financial Audit

Financial Operations

Independent Software Vendor (ISV)

Information Technology & Information Systems

Information/Data Security (InfoSec)

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International Business

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Microsoft Dynamics

Order to Cash

Power Amplifier

Privacy Controls

Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P)

Product Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Requirements

Request for Proposals (RFP)

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Risk Analysis

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Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Security Design

Software Development

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

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Systems Administration/Management

Systems Analysis

Technical Leadership

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Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.

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Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking for a Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer who could join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role. Cognizant Company is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. About the role: We are looking for an Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer to join our OSI team for a site-based project in New Jersey area. The Senior OSIsoft PI Software Engineer needs to have an in-depth experience of OSI Data Historian Systems, Control Systems and Process Analysis. The successful candidate should have an extensive background in Software Engineering with experience in systems analysis and software development within the pharmaceutical industry. They should be highly motivated, an innovative thinker and self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Responsibilities: + Review and analysis of User Requirements Specification Documents + Support development of the Detail Design specifications and system architectures + Development of PI Tags, Asset Framework (AF) templates and AF Analyses, PI Event Frames + Development of PI Graphic User Interface / Visuals + Support Software development, testing, commissioning and qualification + Ability to provide first line PI sustaining support + Support the execution of system changes and optimisation under site change control + PI Qualification Execution Job Functions + Solid understanding of the Aveva /OSIsoft PI system + Experience installing, configuring, validating, and tuning PI Server and interfaces (OPC, UFL, RDBMS, PItoPI). + Experience using the PI client tools including PI Vision, DataLink and PI RtReports + Experience implementing analytic solutions with PI Asset Framework, PI AF Analytics, and Performance Equations + Solid understanding of Windows OS, networking, and system security fundamentals + Analytical and troubleshooting skills and methodical approaches to solving difficult problems. + Strong MS Word and Excel skills + Team oriented, but self-sufficient + Excellent communication skills and client-facing rapport Non-essential Job Functions + Software development experience in .NET using disciplined coding and testing regiments. + Experience writing software applications and web services using PI-SDK and AF-SDK + Experience installing and configuring web-based applications. Requirements: + Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP + Minimum over 5+ years relevant industry PI experience + Pharma industry experience preferred + PI System Training + Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until Dec 15 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $ 60.325K -$ 120,000K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses. Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations. What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.

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