Step by Step Guide to Building a UKG Pro Recruiting API Integration in Python

Aug 11, 2024 • 5 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to dive into the world of UKG Pro Recruiting API integration? You're in for a treat. This guide will walk you through the process of building a robust integration using Python. We'll cover everything from authentication to advanced features, so buckle up and let's get coding!

Prerequisites

Before we jump in, make sure you've got these basics covered:

Python 3.7+ installed
requests library (pip install requests)
Your UKG Pro Recruiting API credentials (if you don't have them, reach out to your UKG rep)

Authentication

First things first, let's get you authenticated:

import requests

def get_access_token(client_id, client_secret):
    url = "https://api.ultipro.com/oauth/token"
    payload = {
        "grant_type": "client_credentials",
        "client_id": client_id,
        "client_secret": client_secret
    }
    response = requests.post(url, data=payload)
    return response.json()["access_token"]

access_token = get_access_token("your_client_id", "your_client_secret")

Pro tip: Implement token caching and refresh to avoid unnecessary auth calls!

Basic API Requests

Now that we're authenticated, let's make some requests:

def make_api_request(endpoint, access_token):
    headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {access_token}"}
    response = requests.get(f"https://api.ultipro.com/{endpoint}", headers=headers)
    response.raise_for_status()
    return response.json()

# Example: Get all job postings
job_postings = make_api_request("recruiting/v1/job-postings", access_token)

Don't forget to handle pagination for large result sets!

CRUD Operations

CRUD operations are a breeze with the UKG Pro Recruiting API. Here's a quick example of creating a new candidate:

def create_candidate(access_token, candidate_data):
    headers = {
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {access_token}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json"
    }
    response = requests.post("https://api.ultipro.com/recruiting/v1/candidates", 
                             headers=headers, json=candidate_data)
    response.raise_for_status()
    return response.json()

new_candidate = create_candidate(access_token, {
    "firstName": "John",
    "lastName": "Doe",
    "email": "[email protected]"
})

Similar patterns apply for updating (PUT/PATCH) and deleting (DELETE) records.

Advanced Features

Want to up your game? Try out these advanced features:

# Filtering and searching
filtered_jobs = make_api_request("recruiting/v1/job-postings?$filter=jobTitle eq 'Software Engineer'", access_token)

# Sorting results
sorted_candidates = make_api_request("recruiting/v1/candidates?$orderby=lastName asc", access_token)

Data Processing

Don't forget to process and normalize your data:

def normalize_candidate(candidate):
    return {
        "full_name": f"{candidate['firstName']} {candidate['lastName']}",
        "email": candidate['email'].lower(),
        "applied_date": candidate['applicationDate'][:10]  # YYYY-MM-DD
    }

normalized_candidates = [normalize_candidate(c) for c in candidates]

Integration Examples

Here's a quick example of submitting a job application:

def submit_application(access_token, job_id, candidate_id):
    payload = {
        "jobPostingId": job_id,
        "candidateId": candidate_id
    }
    return requests.post("https://api.ultipro.com/recruiting/v1/applications", 
                         headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {access_token}"}, 
                         json=payload)

submit_application(access_token, "JOB-123", "CAND-456")

Best Practices

Remember these golden rules:

Respect rate limits (use exponential backoff for retries)
Cache responses when appropriate
Log all API interactions for debugging

Conclusion

And there you have it! You're now equipped to build a killer UKG Pro Recruiting API integration. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of what you can do with this powerful API.

Resources

Now go forth and code something awesome! 🚀