Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer (US Federal)

Workday, Inc.

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for US Federal contracts in Reston, VA.

The role focuses on building and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform, automating infrastructure, and enabling rapid, reliable delivery for federal workloads. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and programming in languages such as C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go, along with strong collaboration skills and security mindset.

Qualifications

4+ years of hands-on experience with large-scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering.
6+ years of hands-on experience with large-scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering.
Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and in CI/CD pipelines.
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and security/compliance practices.

Responsibilities

Design and implement Kubernetes-based platform solutions including automation, CI/CD, and observability.
Build and maintain core platform components for high availability, scalability, and security.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management with Terraform and Argo CD.
Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues in collaboration with development teams.
Implement security standards and compliance across the platform.
Create and maintain thorough documentation; share knowledge across the team.
Collaborate with engineers across locations and time zones; stay current with platform engineering trends.