Sr Software Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office)
5+ years infrastructure experience
Kubernetes architecture and administration
Terraform infrastructure as code proficiency
Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Government division in Reston, VA, focusing on developing and implementing solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The role emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and accountability while requiring expertise in infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and cloud services

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 work on federal contracts that mandate specific security requirements.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Government division in Reston, VA, focusing on developing and implementing solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The role emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and accountability while requiring expertise in infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and cloud services.

Salary

Base: $163,800 - $245,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

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
  • Collaboration across multiple time zones

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 (naturalized or native)

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