Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

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Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for their Federal division in Reston, VA, who will focus on developing and implementing infrastructure solutions for federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have experience in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud services, and must be a U.S. citizen

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations with secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The position requires designing and maintaining core Kubernetes components with a focus on high availability, scalability, and strict security compliance.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens to work on federal contracts, with an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for their Federal division in Reston, VA, who will focus on developing and implementing infrastructure solutions for federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have experience in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud services, and must be a U.S. citizen.

Salary

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

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
  • Air gapped region experience
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Collaboration across multiple time zones

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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