Sr. Software Development Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Hybrid (50% in-office and remote)
Kubernetes platform engineering
Terraform infrastructure automation
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on building and implementing solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software engineering skills, with a commitment to high-impact, mission-driven work

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations through secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The position requires building core platform components ensuring high availability, scalability, and strict adherence to industry security standards.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on these contracts.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on building and implementing solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software engineering skills, with a commitment to high-impact, mission-driven work.

Salary

Base: $163,800 - $245,800 USD (Reston); Base: $148,200 - $264,000 USD (Other locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform engineering
  • Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • Large scale cloud infrastructure experience
  • US Federal government security compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Collaboration across time zones
  • Security auditing experience
  • Air gapped cloud region knowledge
  • Diverse and inclusive team environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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