Software Engineer - Developer Platform (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $137,000 - $205,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5+ years software development experience
Object-oriented programming in java
Backend service and api development
** Workday is seeking a Software Engineer for its Developer Platform Observability team in Reston, VA, focusing on delivering scalable solutions for U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, particularly in backend languages, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security mandates and operational rigor.
  • The Developer Platform Observability team builds tools that provide visibility, performance, and reliability across complex systems.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens and potentially hold a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on these federal contracts.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Software Engineer for its Developer Platform Observability team in Reston, VA, focusing on delivering scalable solutions for U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, particularly in backend languages, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment. **

Salary

Base: $137,000 - $205,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years software development experience
  • Object-oriented programming in Java
  • Backend service and API development
  • Micro-service or event-driven architecture
  • Automated testing and code reviews

Nice-to-have

  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • Curiosity and creativity in problem solving
  • Experience with Grafana Loki or Prometheus
  • Cloud native architecture knowledge
  • AWS technologies like Lambda and S3

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAT Level II certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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