Workday

Software Development Engineer (US Federal)

Workday$137K — $205K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract security mandates.
  • 4+ years (Mid-Level) or 6+ years (Senior) of hands-on experience with large scale cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.
  • Strong programming skills in one or more languages (C#, Python, Rust, Go).
  • Familiarity with security auditing and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement solutions for Kubernetes platform, covering automation and observability.
  • Build and maintain core platform components to ensure high availability and security.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using advanced tools.
  • Troubleshoot platform-related issues collaboratively with development teams.
  • Implement security best practices to comply with regulations and standards.
  • Create and maintain documentation related to platform components and processes.
  • Collaborate with engineers in diverse locations across time zones.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule emphasizing a mix of in-office and remote work.
  • Investment in diverse and inclusive team culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within cutting-edge technologies.
  • Comprehensive benefits programs including annual bonus opportunities.
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).

May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

We are looking for a highly motivated and Senior Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team. You will play a critical role in building, scaling, observing and maintaining our Kubernetes-based platform and enabling our engineering organization to deliver capabilities and incremental products quickly and reliably. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complicated problems, and contribute to the foundation of our infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and a collaborative mindset.

This role involves collaborating with teams across multiple locations and time zones. You will need to be adept at communicating optimally and building positive relationships with colleagues in diverse locations.

You have a growth mindset and will be part of a team promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where you and your workmates are happy, energized and engaged, and who are excited to come to work every day.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement: Build, develop, and implement solutions for our Kubernetes platform, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.
  • Build and maintain: Build and maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
  • Automate and optimize: Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.
  • Troubleshooting and support: Provide support and solving for platform-related issues, working closely with peer development teams to resolve problems.
  • Security and compliance: Implement and maintain security standard methodologies for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Documentation and knowledge sharing: Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes. Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Collaborate effectively with other engineers and development teams across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space.

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 (Mid -Level/ P3):

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience working with large scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering skills.

Basic Qualifications (Senior/ P4):

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience working with large scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering skills.

Other Qualifications (preferred):

  • Infrastructure as code: Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.
  • CI/CD: Experience with building, maintaining, and consuming CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.
  • Programming skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes
  • Amazon Web Services proficiency working in a production environment
  • C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go programming language proficiency
  • Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience working in air gapped cloud regions
  • PreferredDoD 8570/8140 compliant with at leastIAT Level II certification, including a currentComputing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)


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 .

Primary Location: USA.VA.RestonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 USD - $205,400 USD


 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD - $222,000 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
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