Lead, Software Engineer

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!
Responsibilities
Provide daily monitoring, maintenance, and tier-3 support for existing Kronos time clocks and related server infrastructure.
Lead the end-to-end technical implementation of the Oracle time clock replacement project, transitioning the business away from legacy Kronos hardware
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Payroll, IT Networks and Operations) to gather requirements and ensure seamless integration of the new Oracle devices with core systems.
Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network connectivity issues related to time collection devices.
Design and execute comprehensive testing plans for the new Oracle time clocks prior to business-wide rollout.
Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Function as the subject matter expert (SME) on time collection systems, providing guidance and training to junior staff and helpdesk teams.
Ensure all time and attendance systems adhere to corporate security, data privacy, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Preferred Education:

Project management training (e.g., PMP).

Required Work Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in systems administration, software engineering, or IT support, with a minimum of 3 years directly managing and supporting Kronos time clock hardware and server environments.

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience supporting and maintaining Kronos Timeclocks (Preferred)
Experience in implementing Oracle time collection devices (Desired)
Experience leading hardware replacement projects or implementing Oracle HCM / Oracle Time & Labor integrated hardware.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills. Occasional lifting of hardware components (up to 25 lbs) may be required during testing and deployment.

Knowledge:

Deep understanding of time and attendance system architecture, server management, and network protocols. Knowledge of Kronos application servers and Oracle integrations.

Skills:

Strong technical troubleshooting, hardware and software configuration, project management experience, and cross-functional communication skills.

Work Enviornment:

Standard corporate IT office environment. May require occasional on-site visits to operational facilities during hardware rollouts.

Required Technical Training:

Kronos System Administration / Technical training.

Preferred Technical Training:

Certifications related to Oracle Time & Labor or Oracle HCM Cloud.

Competencies:

Technical troubleshooting, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, project management, and written/verbal communication.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%