Sr. Software Development Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
5 years cloud infrastructure experience
Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline experience
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team focusing on U.S. federal government contracts, emphasizing the development and implementation of solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving in a mission-driven environment

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations with high-impact, mission-driven work.
  • The successful candidate will build core platform components ensuring high availability, scalability, and security using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.
  • Applicants must be United States citizens and may require a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance to work on government contracts.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team focusing on U.S. federal government contracts, emphasizing the development and implementation of solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving in a mission-driven 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

  • 5 years cloud infrastructure experience
  • Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Kubernetes platform development skills
  • US citizenship requirement

Nice-to-have

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Air gapped cloud region experience
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go proficiency
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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