Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Flexible work (at least 50% in-office or field-based)
5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure automation
Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for their Government division in Reston, VA, focusing on building and maintaining modern infrastructure solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, and cloud services, particularly AWS, and be prepared to engage in mission-driven work

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations with a focus on integrity and accountability.
  • The team values collaboration, follow-through, and building secure, scalable solutions that stand up to real-world demands in complex environments.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance, with an active TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred.

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Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for their Government division in Reston, VA, focusing on building and maintaining modern infrastructure solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, and cloud services, particularly AWS, and be prepared to engage in mission-driven work.

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 automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline maintenance
  • AWS cloud services production experience

Nice-to-have

  • Go programming language proficiency
  • Prometheus and Grafana monitoring
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Air gapped region experience
  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • 3+ years AWS cloud production experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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