Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Fully remote
Kubernetes platform administration
Terraform infrastructure automation
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
This role supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations.
  • The position requires building and maintaining core platform components with a focus on high availability, scalability, and strict security standards.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm where employees are trusted to take risks and grow their skills.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations.

Salary

Base: $163,800 - $245,800 USD (Reston); Base: $148,200 - $264,000 USD (Other locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes platform administration
  • Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • AWS cloud services production experience
  • Go programming language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Prometheus and Grafana monitoring tools
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Experience working in Air Gapped Regions
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years hands-on infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field
  • 3+ years AWS cloud services experience
  • United States citizenship required
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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