Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Fully remote
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations using secure enterprise cloud platforms

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations using secure enterprise cloud platforms.

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

  • Kubernetes architecture and administration
  • Terraform infrastructure as code
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • AWS cloud services 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

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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