Senior Software Development Engineer, DevOps (US Federal)

Workday; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 163,800 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Reston, VA is seeking a highly skilled DevOps/Cloud Engineer to join the Tenant Lifecycle Engineering (TLE) team. You will help automate tenant management and operational tasks, support on-call rotations, and collaborate across the DC/MD/VA DMV area.

The role requires extensive experience with AWS/GCP, Python or Ruby, SQL/MySQL, and hands-on expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with AWS and GCP.
• 5+ years with Python or Ruby.
• 5+ years with SQL and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Build and automate tenant management tools for scalable operations.
• Contribute to on-call rotations and patch cycles.
• Collaborate with the TLE Public Cloud Team to improve reliability.

Skills

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Python

Ruby

SQL

MySQL

Education

MS in Computer Science or related field

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless (Lambda)

CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Jenkins

TeamCity

Bamboo

Artifactory

Linux

Shell Scripting

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About The Team

Once a Workday application is built by our developers it is handed over to the Tenant Lifecycle Engineering (TLE) team. This is the team that supports the operations of our applications and services. They run all environments from production, sandbox, sales and implementation. This team pushes new code to our existing customers, handles the health, performance and reliability of the Workday stack, and in general, "keep the lights on" with 24/7 coverage.

About The Role

This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). You will be a key contributor on the TLE Public Cloud Team. You will help the team in building a user friendly, scalable, and reliable tool framework. You will work closely with others from TLE to help automate tenant management and other operational tasks while being part of on-call and patch rotations.

About You

This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred. You are a highly organized, technically fluent program leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution. You balance technical understanding with program management expertise to anticipate risks and maintain momentum. You break down complex problems into actionable plans and possess a proactive, ownership-driven, and results-focused mindset. May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area. You have excellent analytical skills for solving and problem determination. You love solving the complexities of running a deployment. You dislike doing things twice, so you automate each step along the way. You strive to make things self-healing, elastic, automatic, repeatable, and well tested. Have a high degree of comfort in Object Oriented, and Functional Programming. You are passionate about automation and motivated by writing fast, scalable code with test-ability in mind and exhilarated by working in a fast-paced environment!

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years using, deploying, and applying: AWS, Google Cloud Platform
• 5+ years working with one or more of the following languages: Python, Ruby
• 5+ years with SQL and MySQL

Other Qualifications

• Experience in crafting, analyzing, and fixing large-scale distributed systems
• Experience implementing, crafting, deploying: Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless (Lambda’s)
• Experience with orchestration, deployment tools e.g CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Chef
• Experience with CI tools e.g Jenkins, TeamCity, Bamboo, Artifactory
• Strong background in Linux and Shell Scripting
• MS in Computer Science or related field and 3 years validated experience or BS in Computer

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’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $163,800 USD - $245,800 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $148,200 USD - $264,000 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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