Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Hybrid (50% in-office and 50% remote)
5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
Workday is seeking a Sr Software Engineer for their Government division, focused on building and maintaining solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The role requires strong expertise in infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and cloud services, along with a commitment to security and compliance

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The team values collaboration, integrity, and long-term thinking to build solutions that stand up to real-world demands in complex environments.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens due to federal government security requirements for the contracts this role will support.

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Workday is seeking a Sr Software Engineer for their Government division, focused on building and maintaining solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The role requires strong expertise in infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and cloud services, along with a commitment to security and compliance.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years infrastructure experience
  • Kubernetes architecture and administration
  • Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline experience
  • 3+ years AWS cloud production experience
  • Go programming language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Prometheus and Grafana monitoring tools
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Experience in Air Gapped Regions
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • 5+ years hands-on infrastructure experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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