Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $193,200 - $289,800 usd (reston); base: $174...
Hybrid (minimum of 50% in-office time each quarter)
5 years managing software development teams
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Us citizenship required for federal contracts
Workday is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering for their Federal Engineering team, focusing on supporting U.S. federal agencies with cloud infrastructure and automation. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise in managing Kubernetes-based platforms, requiring U.S. citizenship due to security requirements

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud infrastructure.
  • You will lead a team responsible for maintaining a healthy Kubernetes platform, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security through automation.
  • The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while adhering to strict federal security requirements and integrity values.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development Engineering for their Federal Engineering team, focusing on supporting U.S. federal agencies with cloud infrastructure and automation. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise in managing Kubernetes-based platforms, requiring U.S. citizenship due to security requirements.

Salary

Base: $193,200 - $289,800 USD (Reston); Base: $174,800 - $314,400 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years managing software development teams
  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • US citizenship required for federal contracts
  • Kubernetes platform maintenance and automation
  • Terraform and Argo CD proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Experience with air gapped cloud regions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for automation and collaboration
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • Minimum 5 years managing software development teams
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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