(Senior) Software Development Engineer (US Federal)

Workday, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 163,800 - 245,800; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is looking for Senior and Mid-Level Engineers to join their Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team. The role focuses on building and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform, ensuring security and scalability while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure and DevOps, with a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and proficiency in automation tools like Terraform. This position requires U.S. citizenship and may require a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with large-scale cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with large-scale cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement solutions for Kubernetes platform.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers across multiple locations.

Skills

Infrastructure automation tools (Terraform)

Kubernetes

Programming in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go

CI/CD pipelines and tools (Argo CD)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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.

At Workday Government, you will focus on outcomes that serve U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the employee lifecycle experience and finance operations. Your work will support operational, high‑impact solutions that require rigor, integrity, and long‑term thinking.

About the Role

May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area. The role is open to Senior and Mid‑Level Engineers who will join our Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team to build, scale, observe, and maintain our Kubernetes‑based platform. You will work with cutting‑edge technologies, solve complex problems, and contribute to the foundation of our infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement solutions for our Kubernetes platform, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.
• Build and maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools such as Terraform and Argo CD.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for platform‑related issues, working closely with peer development teams.
• Implement and maintain security standards and compliance methods for the platform.
• Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes.
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers and development teams across multiple locations and time zones.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in platform engineering.

Basic Qualifications (Mid‑Level)

• U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with large‑scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform.
• 3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes.
• Programming skill in one of C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go.
• Bachelor’s degree in a computer‑related field or equivalent work experience.

Basic Qualifications (Senior)

• U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience with large‑scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform.
• 5+ years of experience working with Kubernetes.
• Programming skill in one of C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go.
• Bachelor’s degree in a computer‑related field or equivalent work experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience building, maintaining, or consuming CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Argo CD.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred: AWS certification and proficiency in a production environment.
• Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in air‑gapped cloud regions.
• Preferred: DoD 8570/8140 compliance with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+).

Security Clearance

This role may require a U.S. government security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain such clearance.

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. The role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston. Base Pay Range: $163,800 USD – $245,800 USD. Additional U.S. Location(s) Base Pay Range: $148,200 USD – $264,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. In accordance with Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers, nor will it request payment of any form. For individuals with disabilities, including religious reasons, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Contact Information

For additional information regarding qualifications or the hiring process, contact [e-mail] for accommodations. All other inquiries should be directed to the Workday Careers site.