Senior Software Development Engineer

Workday; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Vancouver is seeking a Sr Technical Lead to drive platform design and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software development and architecture, particularly with Java/Kotlin and cloud technologies. This role offers a competitive salary range of $132,800 - $199,200 CAD and emphasizes flexible working arrangements, blending in-person and remote work effectively.

Benefits

Workday Bonus Plan

Stock grants

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing, building, and operating high-scale, production-grade services.
• 10+ years of development using Java/Kotlin, Python, Spring, Webflux.
• 5+ years experience with software design patterns and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

• Create platform and service architectural design and specifications.
• Collaborate on technical requirements and design alignment.
• Lead mentorship of junior engineers.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Python

Spring

Webflux

Software Design Patterns

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

Overview

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it''s what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Workday Illuminate is delivering the new A focused experience for Workday customers, and most importantly their employees. Illuminate is at the forefront of Workday’s AI & Agentic initiatives with the objective to deliver and integrate Agentic capabilities across the entire Workday platform, including the widespread adoption and AI powered Assist features, rapid creation and deployment of Workday-native AI Agents, and the delivering Workday’s Agent System of Record.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sr Technical Lead for the Workday Agent System of Record team, who’ll work closely with Inbound & Outbound Product Managers and Functional Architects, and with critical external Partners to connect Workday and Third part agentic solutions with the Workday System of Record, allowing Customers to manage, observe & secure their agents with a single pane of glass.

As a Sr Engineer you will lead discussions & investigations, with responsibilities including:

• Creating platform & service architectural design & specification that describe business needs in contest with proposed solutions.
• Collaborating with Sr Engineers & Architects on technical requirements and design alignment, creating shared understanding and shared vision & goals.
• Present ideas and concepts to Product & Executive audiences, communicating design concepts in context of business & organizations requirements & strategy.
• Work closely with the product team to propose, prototype, and iterate on design experiments, helping shape product direction.
• Closely mentor junior engineers, helping them understand product requirements and design solutions, while encouraging them to achieve their career aspirations & goals.
• Leading through example with technical excellence, recognized as a thoughtful & inspirational leader.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years designing, building, and operating high-scale, production-grade services.
• 10+ years of development using technologies Java/Kotlin, Python, Spring, Webflux or equivalents.
• 5+ years experience with software design patterns, architectural best practices, and scalable system design.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field or professional experience.
• Strong understanding of information security frameworks, security standards and guidelines.
• Experience of Workday Architecture, APIs (REST, Graph & SOAP), UI Framework, Business Process Framework, & Reporting.
• Development & operational experience with one or more Hyperscaler stacks (AWS, GCP).
• Strong systems engineering approach to diagnosing and resolving production issues.
• Understanding of LLMs and their strengths, limitations in practical uses.
• Experience developing in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’scomprehensive benefits in Canada, please click here. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits in the US, please click here.

Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $132,800 - $199,200 CAD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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