Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
** Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on building and maintaining solutions for the U.S. Federal Government. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cloud services while embodying the company's values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations with a focus on clarity, accountability, and trust.
  • The team values integrity, respect, and shared responsibility while challenging engineers to build solutions that stand up to real-world demands.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level.

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on building and maintaining solutions for the U.S. Federal Government. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cloud services while embodying the company's values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation. **

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 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
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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