Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $193,200 - $289,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
Manage software development engineering teams
Hands-on experience with large scale cloud infrastructure
Proficiency in terraform and argo cd
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact technology

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact technology.
  • You will lead a team responsible for maintaining a healthy, scalable, and secure Kubernetes-based platform using infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years managing engineering teams and 5 years of hands-on experience with large-scale cloud infrastructure and DevOps.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact technology.

Salary

Base: $193,200 - $289,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage software development engineering teams
  • Hands-on experience with large scale cloud infrastructure
  • Proficiency in Terraform and Argo CD
  • Experience with Kubernetes based platforms
  • Strong background in DevOps methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for automation and collaborative mindset
  • Curiosity matched with accountability
  • Experience with security auditing frameworks
  • Ability to work in air gapped cloud regions
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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