Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $193,200 - $289,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
5 years managing software development teams
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Kubernetes-based platform maintenance
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.
  • You will lead a team responsible for maintaining a healthy, high-availability Kubernetes-based platform using automation tools like Terraform and Argo CD.
  • The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-driven environment focused on modernizing federal employee lifecycle experiences.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.

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

  • 5 years managing software development teams
  • 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Kubernetes-based platform maintenance
  • Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • High availability and security implementation

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Air gapped cloud region experience
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset across time zones
  • Mentoring and career growth coaching

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years managing software development engineering teams
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on large scale cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance
  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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