Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $193,200 - $289,800 usd (primary); base: $17...
Fully remote
5 years managing software development teams
5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Terraform infrastructure automation proficiency
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud platforms

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud platforms.
  • You will lead a team responsible for maintaining a healthy Kubernetes-based platform using automation tools like Terraform and Argo CD.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years in both managing engineering teams and hands-on large-scale cloud infrastructure work.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact cloud platforms.

Salary

Base: $193,200 - $289,800 USD (Primary); Base: $174,800 - $314,400 USD (Additional); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years managing software development teams
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer-related field or equivalent
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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