Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd (reston); base: $148...
Hybrid (minimum of 50% in-office time each quarter, with flexibility for remote work)
5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure automation
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on developing solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance

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 integrity, respect, and shared responsibility while tackling complex challenges with bold ideas and genuine care.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens to meet federal government security requirements for the contracts associated with this position.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Government team in Reston, VA, focusing on developing solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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
  • 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
  • Knowledge sharing and 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
  • 5+ years hands-on infrastructure experience
  • 3+ years AWS cloud services experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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