Software Development Engineer - Integration Platform (US Federal)

Workday; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 205,400; Full time

Job summary

Workday in Reston is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Integration Platform team. This role emphasizes code quality and hands-on engineering, focusing on scalable and secure systems that meet federal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Java, with a strong emphasis on multi-threading, design patterns, and collaboration. The role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level.

Competitive salary range is $137,000 – $205,400 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Java with expertise in multi-threading.
• Ability to design enterprise solutions focused on quality and scalability.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable and secure solutions for the Integration Platform.
• Act as a technical liaison between the Integration Platform and Workday Government.
• Shape the core observability strategy to meet federal customer demands.

Skills

Java

Multi-threading

Object-oriented programming

Scalability

Collaboration

Education

IAT Level II certification

Tools

Kafka

Kubernetes

MySQL

Job description

As a Software Engineer on the Workday Integration Platform team, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, and developer-friendly solutions that support everything from logs and metrics to system health and diagnostics. This hands‑on engineering position emphasizes code quality, thoughtful design, and close collaboration.

About the Team

Workday Government focuses on outcomes that serve U.S. federal agencies. The Integration Platform team builds a world‑class platform that empowers customers to connect seamlessly with Workday services, providing robust, scalable, and highly available systems.

About the Role

We are looking for Engineers who will act as a key technical liaison between the Integration Platform and Workday Government. Your contributions will shape our core observability strategy and ensure the platform meets the rigorous demands of federal customers.

Due to federal government security requirements, all personnel working on these contracts must be United States citizens (naturalized or native). The role may also require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level.

About You

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance is preferred.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Java and extensive expertise with multi‑threading and concurrency.
• The ability to design and develop enterprise solutions focused on high quality, scalability, and availability.
• A minimalist approach to design, preferring small, reusable components that can be embedded in larger frameworks.
• Proven understanding and practical use of design patterns and object‑oriented programming.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills, thriving on close teamwork to meet delivery goals.
• Experience in software development using Java or Scala is preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+).
• Experience with distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Kafka, Kubernetes, networking, and databases such as MySQL.

May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Pay ranges vary based on location. As part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, and 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.

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 – $205,400

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 – $222,000

Our Approach to Flexible Work

We combine the best of in‑person and remote work. Teams are expected to spend at least 50% of their time each quarter in the office or in the field, while maintaining flexibility to adapt schedules to business, team, and personal needs.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.