Sr. Software Development Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $163,800 - $245,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office required quarterly)
Kubernetes platform development
Terraform infrastructure automation
Argo cd ci/cd pipeline management
Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer for their Federal team, focused on building and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in DevOps and software engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and infrastructure automation tools

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with high-impact technology solutions.
  • The position requires building and maintaining core platform components including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools using Kubernetes.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time to be spent in-office or with customers while providing competitive compensation.

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Workday is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer for their Federal team, focused on building and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions for U.S. federal agencies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in DevOps and software engineering, particularly with Kubernetes and infrastructure automation tools.

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

  • Kubernetes platform development
  • Terraform infrastructure automation
  • Argo CD CI/CD pipeline management
  • Large scale cloud infrastructure experience
  • US Federal government security requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Collaboration across time zones
  • Security auditing and compliance frameworks
  • Air gapped cloud region experience
  • Diverse and inclusive team environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on cloud infrastructure experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer related field or equivalent
  • Must be United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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