Workday

Software Development Engineer - US Federal

Workday$137K — $205K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in UML, web application development, or SaaS technologies
  • 4+ years of programming experience in an object-oriented language (Java, Python, C#, C++)
  • 4+ years of experience in business application design and development

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers to analyze requirements
  • Design and develop products in a metadata-driven development environment
  • Build and maintain efficient, maintainable code using OOP and class modeling
  • Address and resolve customer-reported issues
  • Mentor team members through pair programming and code reviews

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment combining remote and in-office work
  • Opportunity to participate in hackathons and team building activities
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package
  • Engagement in meaningful projects with direct customer impact
Full Job Description

About the Role

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

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

  • 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

  • Solve customer reported issues

  • Mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship is required

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

  • 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

Other Qualifications (preferred):

  • Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliantwith at least IAT Level IIcertification, including a current Computing Environment (CE)credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
  • 4+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance
  • Must be 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

  • Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Posting End Date: 10/31/26. 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 candidate9s 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 Workday9s comprehensive benefits, please .

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston

Primary 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, we9re 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 you9ll 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 4home office4 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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