Sr. Software Development Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Proficiency in terraform and argo cd
Kubernetes platform development and maintenance
** Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on building and implementing solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development, while also aligning with Workday's culture of collaboration, integrity, and a mission-driven approach. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • You will build core platform components ensuring high availability, scalability, and security while automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Argo CD.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy where employees receive the trust to take risks and tools to grow alongside meaningful mission-driven work.

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on building and implementing solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development, while also aligning with Workday's culture of collaboration, integrity, and a mission-driven approach. **

Salary

Base: $163,800 - $245,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Proficiency in Terraform and Argo CD
  • Kubernetes platform development and maintenance
  • Security standard methodology implementation
  • US citizenship required for federal contracts

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred
  • Experience with air gapped cloud regions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration across multiple time zones
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of DevOps and software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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