Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $193,200 - $289,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
Manage software development engineering teams
Hands-on experience with large scale cloud infrastructure
Proficiency in terraform infrastructure automation
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact technology solutions

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact technology solutions.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for maintaining a healthy, scalable, and secure Kubernetes-based platform using advanced automation tools.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing the trust to take risks and the support for long-term career growth.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure, high-impact technology solutions.

Salary

Base: $193,200 - $289,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage software development engineering teams
  • Hands-on experience with large scale cloud infrastructure
  • Proficiency in Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines with Argo CD
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes platform operations

Nice-to-have

  • Amazon Web Services production environment experience
  • Programming proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go
  • Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Experience working in air gapped cloud regions
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years managing software development engineering teams
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent experience
  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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