Software Application Engineer (US Federal)

Workday; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 121,200 - 181,800; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced candidate to support projects with the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on enhancing employee lifecycle experience.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in web application development and object-oriented programming. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams on designs, troubleshooting, and mentoring peers.

The compensation range is $121,200 - $181,800, depending on experience, with flexible work options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS technologies.
• 5+ years experience with design and development using an object-oriented language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and analysis.
• Design and develop a product in a metadata-driven development environment.
• Build and maintain robust, efficient, and maintainable code.

Skills

UML

Web application development

Java

Python

C#

C++

JSON

REST

GraphQL

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

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.

About the Team

At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust.

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).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and analysis of requirements
• Design and develop a product in a metadata-driven development environment
• Build and maintain robust, efficient and maintainable code using an object-oriented framework and class modeling
• Troubleshoot customer reported issues
• Mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service) technologies
• 5+ years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.
• 5+ years of experience designing/developing business applications
• 5+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance
• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications

• Must be a collaborative teammate with good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with JSON, REST, and GraphQL is a plus
• Strong knowledge and application of key design patterns in object-oriented development
• Experience in developing applications that prioritize usability and configurability
• Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification

Compensation and Benefits

• Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston
• Primary Location Base Pay Range: $121,200 USD - $181,800 USD
• Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $109,700 USD - $194,800 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. We spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.