Software Development Engineer, SRE (US Federal)

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

Job summary

Workday seeks a Senior SRE/DevOps engineer to automate deployments and scale containerised apps within Kubernetes. You will support federal contracts and work across private cloud deployments, building self-service platforms for developers.

Applicants should have TS/SCI with CI POLY clearance, 3+ years of CI/CD and cloud experience, and be able to collaborate in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment. This hybrid role is based in Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Requires a TS/SCI with CI POLY clearance.
• 3+ years of SRE/DevOps experience automating deployments, scaling, and managing containerised apps in Kubernetes.
• Public cloud experience (AWS or GCP).
• 3+ years of CI/CD tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain automation infrastructure for configuration management and service deployment.
• Improve operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks.
• Build platforms enabling developers to interact with production in a self-service manner.
• Collaborate with peers and partners to deliver results through teamwork.
• Respond to production monitoring: triage, fix, and resolve incidents; conduct retros and drive improvement.
• Engage in learning and innovation via hackathons and training offerings.
• Occasional on-call rotation as part of the role.

Skills

SRE/DevOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Scripting

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

ArgoCD

Splunk

Grafana

Prometheus

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

In the DevX CDE team we have the responsibility of helping our workmates deliver quality software at pace. We care deeply about enabling our fellow engineers to safely deliver software to our customers is instrumental in our continued success. Our tools enable seamless deployments to our private cloud and public cloud platforms, as we continuously optimize and improve existing software processes and procedures. Everything we build is built to the highest standard, with a focus on security, scalability, and reliability. As Workday’s development and production environments continue to modernize, we play a key part in that evolution. This opportunity is also our biggest challenge as we scale our team to serve ever growing demand. It is also why we are once again hiring.

We are a group of seasoned professionals that lean on collaboration, agile & SRE best practices. Team health and achieving a productive and sustainable work culture is important to us

We strive to improve the flow of work and apply meaningful telemetry and partnerships to aid in how we respond and maintain our services. We aim to strike the right balance of continuous improvement without changing just for the sake of change. Our team is a diverse group of people passionate about supporting both the technology and teams that deliver systems used by our workmates

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).

• Define, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain automation infrastructure for configuration management and service deployment
• Improve operational efficiency to help scale the team by automating where reasonable.
• Build platforms that empower application developers to interact with production in a self service manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with peers and partners to deliver results through collaboration.
• Respond to production monitoring: triage, fix, and resolution. Retro and act on incidents to continually improve our systems and processes.
• Engage in a culture of learning and innovation through hackathons, online course offerings, and employee-led special interest guilds.
• In time, you will be required to participate in an infrequent on-call rotation as part of the role.
• Be a part of Workday's people-first culture and experience the numerous benefits.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires a TS/SCI with CI POLY security clearance. Applicants must already possess a valid and active TS/SCI with CI POLY security clearance.
• 3+ years of SRE/DevOps experience in automating deployments, scaling, and management of containerised applications within Kubernetes.
• Enterprise Experience in public cloud platform (ideally on AWS or GCP)
• 3+ years working with CI/CD tools & technologies

Other Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with at least one deployment automation / configuration management tool (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible, ArgoCD).
• Proficiency in using observability tools (e.g. Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus) for metric driven debugging
• Experience with architecture, analysis, and support of complex distributed systems.
• Proficiency in scripting / developing using Bash, Python, Go, Ruby or similar scripting language
• Passion to optimise and automate, with the maturity to know when and where it’s appropriate.
• Ability to mentor and coach engineers to inspire professional growth.
• Experience influencing and affecting technological change at the team level.

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. 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: $137,000 USD - $205,400 USD

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

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.

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