Senior Software Developer - Authentication

Workday

Chennai, India
Not specified (assume hybrid based on company culture and role requirements).
High-scale distributed systems
Robust security infrastructure
Oidc, sso, saml, fido standards
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Developer for its Authentication Security team in Chennai, India. The role involves designing and implementing secure, high-scale distributed systems, with a focus on authentication standards like OIDC and SAML, in a collaborative, supportive company culture

Job Summary

  • Our mission is to provide secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users, protecting their data while enabling a frictionless experience.
  • You will work closely with the team to architect and implement critical authentication standards (OIDC, SSO, SAML, FIDO), while ensuring our services remain resilient under heavy load.
  • In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Software Developer for its Authentication Security team in Chennai, India. The role involves designing and implementing secure, high-scale distributed systems, with a focus on authentication standards like OIDC and SAML, in a collaborative, supportive company culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-scale distributed systems
  • Robust security infrastructure
  • OIDC, SSO, SAML, FIDO standards
  • API Development (REST)
  • Microservices design and building
  • IAM Concepts

Nice-to-have

  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Courageous collaborators
  • Curious minds
  • Empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • Trust to take risks

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years software development experience
  • 7+ years object oriented programming (Java, Scala, Kotlin)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Expert knowledge of identity protocols and standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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