Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
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5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code
** Workday is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on modernizing U.S. federal agencies' employee lifecycle and finance operations through robust Kubernetes solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-impact work within a supportive and integrity-driven culture. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure, high-impact technology.
  • The team values integrity, respect, and shared responsibility while tackling complex challenges in operational environments.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens to meet federal government security requirements for the contracts supported by this position.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on modernizing U.S. federal agencies' employee lifecycle and finance operations through robust Kubernetes solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-impact work within a supportive and integrity-driven culture. **

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

  • 5+ years infrastructure experience
  • Kubernetes architecture and administration
  • Terraform infrastructure as code
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • 3+ years AWS cloud 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

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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