Senior Software Developer - Authentication Team

Workday

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: eligible for wo...
Fully remote, with a flexible work approach that encourages in-person collaboration at least 50% of the time each quarter.
7+ years software development experience
Deep expertise in java, scala, or kotlin
Strong understanding of iam concepts and standards
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Developer for its Authentication Security team, focused on designing and implementing secure and scalable authentication systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive software development experience, particularly in security and identity protocols, and will thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building highly resilient authentication systems that serve as the front door to the entire ecosystem.
  • Candidates will lead technical initiatives to implement critical security standards such as OIDC, SSO, SAML, and FIDO while ensuring service reliability.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter, combined with competitive compensation including bonuses and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Software Developer for its Authentication Security team, focused on designing and implementing secure and scalable authentication systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive software development experience, particularly in security and identity protocols, and will thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software development experience
  • Deep expertise in Java, Scala, or Kotlin
  • Strong understanding of IAM concepts and standards
  • Experience with OIDC, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and FIDO
  • Proven ability to design microservices and REST APIs
  • Knowledge of resilience patterns like circuit-breaking
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring others in complex security architecture
  • Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments
  • Collaboration with non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with observability tools like Prometheus
  • Passion for building inclusive team cultures
  • Driving innovation in authentication solutions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • 7+ years leading technical initiatives and system design
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles
  • Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Ability to participate in on-call rotation and incident response

Work Rights

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