Software Development Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $137,000 usd - $2...
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Metadata-driven development environment
Object-oriented framework and class modeling
Troubleshoot customer reported issues
** Workday is seeking a Software Development Engineer to support U.S. federal contracts, requiring U.S. citizenship due to security requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, particularly with object-oriented languages, and a collaborative mindset aligned with Workday's culture of integrity and teamwork. **

Job Summary

  • Workday Government focuses on outcomes that serve a larger mission, supporting U.S. federal agencies in modernizing employee lifecycle and finance operations.
  • This role involves designing and developing products in a metadata-driven environment, building robust and maintainable code, and troubleshooting customer issues.
  • The company offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with opportunities for growth and development.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Software Development Engineer to support U.S. federal contracts, requiring U.S. citizenship due to security requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, particularly with object-oriented languages, and a collaborative mindset aligned with Workday's culture of integrity and teamwork. **

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 USD - $205,400 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD - $222,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: role may be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or commission/bonus, annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • metadata-driven development environment
  • object-oriented framework and class modeling
  • troubleshoot customer reported issues
  • collaborative teammate
  • US federal government contracts

Nice-to-have

  • JSON, REST, and GraphQL experience
  • key design patterns in object-oriented development
  • applications that prioritize usability and configurability

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS
  • 5+ years of experience with object-oriented language (Java, Python, C#, C++)
  • 5+ years of experience designing/developing business applications
  • 5+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance
  • Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred)

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)

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