Workday

Software Application Engineer (US Federal)

Workday$121K — $181K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in UML, Web application development, or SaaS technologies
  • 4+ years of experience with an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++
  • 4+ years of experience designing and developing business applications
  • 4+ years of experience in software design and analysis for performance

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers to analyze requirements
  • Design and develop products in a metadata-driven environment
  • Build and maintain efficient, maintainable object-oriented code
  • Troubleshoot customer-reported issues
  • Mentor team members through pair programming and code reviews

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule promoting a balance between remote and in-office work
  • Opportunities for mentorship and collaborative learning
  • Participation in coding and hackathon events
  • Eligibility for bonus plans and annual stock grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
About the Role

This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and analysis of requirements
  • Design and develop a product in a metadata-driven development environment
  • Build and maintain robust, efficient and maintainable code using an object-oriented framework and class modeling
  • Troubleshoot customer reported issues
  • Mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.


This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).

About You

This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 4+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service) technologies
  • 4+ years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.
  • 4+ years of experience designing/developing business applications
  • 4+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance


Other Qualifications (preferred):

  • A collaborative teammate with good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with JSON, REST, and GraphQL is a plus
  • Strong knowledge and application of key design patterns in object-oriented development
  • Experience in developing applications that prioritize usability and configurability
  • Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
  • Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience


Posting End Date: 08/31/26.
Applications are accepted for this position on an ongoing basis, through the stated End Date.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $121,200 USD - $181,800 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $109,700 USD - $194,800 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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