Software Development Engineer - US Federal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Stock grants

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Workday, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional in Reston, Virginia to fill a security role that requires a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and will work collaboratively with Product Managers and QA Engineers to design and develop high-quality software.

The successful applicant will have at least 5 years of experience with UML, web application development, and proficiency in object-oriented programming languages like Java, Python, or C#. A Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field is essential, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock grants are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
• Over 5 years of experience in object-oriented programming.
• Experience in developing and designing business applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design.
• Design and develop products in a metadata-driven environment.
• Maintain robust and efficient code using object-oriented frameworks.

Skills

UML

Web application development

SaaS technologies

Java

Python

C#

C++

JSON

REST

GraphQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field

Job description

About the Role

This role requires a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred. The role may require on‑site presence at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

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, solve customer‑reported issues, and mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.

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
• Solve customer‑reported issues
• Mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level; U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (active TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with UML, web application development or SaaS technologies
• 5+ years of experience with design and development using an object‑oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++
• 5+ years of experience designing/developing business applications
• Bachelor’s degree in a computer‑related field or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance
• 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

Pay & Benefits

Base Pay Range (Primary Location: Reston, VA): $137,000 USD – $205,400 USD. Additional U.S. Locations: $123,900 USD – $222,000 USD. The role may be eligible for a bonus plan or role‑specific commission/bonus and annual refresh stock grants as part of the total compensation package.

Flexible Work

Workday combines the best of in‑person and remote work: teams spend at least 50% of time each quarter in‑office or in the field. Remote “home office” roles can opt to come together in the office for important moments.

Equal Opportunity

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday considers applicants with arrest and conviction records where applicable.