Sr. Software Development Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
Proficiency in terraform for infrastructure as code
Experience with argo cd and ci/cd pipelines
** Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on building and implementing solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development, with an emphasis on automation and compliance. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations through secure enterprise cloud platforms.
  • The successful candidate will build core platform components ensuring high availability, scalability, and security using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or with customers.

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** Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on building and implementing solutions for their Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development, with an emphasis on automation and compliance. **

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 hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code
  • Experience with Argo CD and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong programming skills in at least one language

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset and collaborative team spirit
  • Understanding of security auditing frameworks
  • Experience working in air gapped cloud regions
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of DevOps and software development engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent work experience
  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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