Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office, 50% remote)
Kubernetes administration and architecture
Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline maintenance
Workday is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on developing solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-quality software development in a supportive and inclusive environment

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure, high-impact technology.
  • Candidates must possess a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security to build scalable Kubernetes platforms.
  • The position requires United States citizenship due to federal government security mandates and may require a TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on developing solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-quality software development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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

  • Kubernetes administration and architecture
  • Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline maintenance
  • AWS cloud services production experience
  • Go programming language skills

Nice-to-have

  • Prometheus and Grafana monitoring tools
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Air gapped region work experience
  • Knowledge sharing and documentation skills

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years hands-on infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 3+ years AWS cloud production experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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