Senior Software Development Engineer, DevOps (US Federal)

Workday, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 163,800 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking a Senior Public Cloud Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts and join the Tenant Lifecycle Engineering (TLE) Public Cloud Team in building a scalable automation framework for tenant management.

The role requires security-clearance potential, strong programming (Python/Ruby) and cloud experience, and on-site work in the DC/MD/VA area with 24/7 on-call support and a focus on reliability and self-healing systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years using, deploying, and applying AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
• 5+ years with Python and Ruby.
• 5+ years with SQL and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Build a user-friendly, scalable tool framework as part of the TLE Public Cloud Team.
• Automate tenant management and other operational tasks; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

AWS

GCP

Python

Ruby

SQL / MySQL

Education

MS in Computer Science or related field

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless (Lambda’s)

CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Jenkins

TeamCity

Bamboo

Artifactory

Job description

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

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. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills.

If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email [e-mail].

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links.

Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at [e-mail].