Sr Software Development Engineer, SRE (US Federal)

Workday; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr Software Development Engineer in SRE, where your expertise in cloud platforms and software development will drive innovation. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through automation and collaboration, ensuring quality software delivery for U.S. Federal Government contracts. You will be part of a dynamic team that values a people-first culture, fostering growth and creativity. With a commitment to community engagement and flexible work arrangements, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Community Engagement

Bonuses and Stock Grants

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with public cloud platforms and software development.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of CI/CD and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation infrastructure for service deployment.
• Respond to production issues and improve systems.

Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Software Development (Go, Python, Java)

Configuration Management (Chef, Ansible, Terraform)

Automation Mindset

Analytical Skills

CI/CD and Agile Methodologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Source Code Management Tools

Job description

Sr Software Development Engineer, SRE (US Federal)

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Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, our culture is driven by our value of putting our people first. We prioritize employee happiness, development, and contribution, fostering a collaborative environment that supports innovation and growth. We are committed to supporting our communities and the planet while maintaining profitability. We encourage authenticity and passion, believing these qualities make us unique. If you're inspired to make a brighter workday and be part of our growth, bring your best self and join us.

Workday values privacy and data security. We will never ask candidates to apply through non-Workday websites or to pay fees for recruitment, consulting, or coaching services.

About The Team

The DevX CDE team ensures our engineers can deliver quality software efficiently. We develop tools for seamless deployments across cloud platforms, focusing on security, scalability, and reliability. As we modernize our environments, we are expanding our team to meet increasing demand. We value collaboration, agile practices, and a healthy work culture, continuously improving our processes with telemetry and partnerships.

About The Role

This role supports contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, requiring U.S. citizenship due to security requirements.

• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain automation infrastructure for configuration management and service deployment.
• Enhance operational efficiency through automation.
• Build platforms for application developers to interact with production in a self-service manner.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and partners.
• Respond to production monitoring issues, triage, fix, and resolve incidents, and improve systems.
• Engage in learning and innovation activities.
• Participate in occasional on-call rotations.
• Embrace Workday's people-first culture.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• 8+ years of software development experience in languages like Go, Python, Java.
• 3+ years experience with configuration management frameworks (Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of CI/CD, SDLC, Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Linux and scripting languages.
• Deep knowledge of Cloud Networking.
• Experience with source code management tools.
• Automation mindset in fast-paced environments.
• Passion for technology and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills for global collaboration.
• Certifications (optional): AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Admin, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges vary by location, with additional bonuses and stock grants. Specifics depend on experience, skills, and location. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, community engagement, and more.