Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Hybrid (50% in-office, 50% remote)
5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their federal team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on building and maintaining infrastructure solutions for U.S. federal agencies, emphasizing Kubernetes, automation, and security compliance

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The team values collaboration, integrity, and accountability while building high-impact operational solutions that stand up to real-world demands.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to federal government security requirements and may need to obtain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their federal team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on building and maintaining infrastructure solutions for U.S. federal agencies, emphasizing Kubernetes, automation, and security compliance.

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 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
  • Experience in Air Gapped Regions
  • 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
  • 5+ years hands-on infrastructure experience
  • 3+ years AWS cloud services experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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