Software Development Engineer, Sre (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, Virginia, USA
Base: $137,000 - $205,400 usd (reston); base: $123...
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Us citizenship required
4 years software development experience
Python java go or node.js proficiency
** Workday is seeking a Software Development Engineer for their SRE team, focusing on supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, experience with cloud technologies, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The position requires handling service operations, on-call support, and driving architectural improvements in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
  • Candidates must be US citizens with the ability to obtain a security clearance, potentially requiring work at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA area.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Software Development Engineer for their SRE team, focusing on supporting U.S. federal government contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, experience with cloud technologies, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. **

Salary

Base: $137,000 - $205,400 USD (Reston); Base: $123,900 - $222,000 USD (Other US); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive health and flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US Citizenship required
  • 4 years software development experience
  • Python Java Go or Node.js proficiency
  • AWS cloud infrastructure experience
  • CI/CD tools Docker Kubernetes ArgoCD

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • FedRAMP IL4/IL6 compliance knowledge
  • Large-scale distributed systems troubleshooting
  • Observability instrumentation metrics logging tracing
  • Capacity planning and performance optimization

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Must be able to obtain US government security clearance
  • 4+ years of software development experience
  • Ability to work onsite in DMV area

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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