Sr Software Development Engineer VNDLY

Engg; Mason (OH); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Bonus plan

Job summary

Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Mason, OH to lead pay-related features. You’ll own design, scalability, and resilience of critical services, and implement Jobs, Worker Provisioning, Contracts, and Integrations using Python (backend), React (frontend), and AWS.

We value senior engineers who mentor others, communicate clearly, and deliver well-structured, testable code in an Agile environment. Flex Work combines in-person and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web services.
• 3+ years with PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Strong Python and at least one Python web framework (Django/Flask).
• Strong React.js experience.]

Responsibilities

• Own design, scalability, and resilience of pay-related services.
• Build features for Jobs, Worker Provisioning, Contracts, and Integrations.
• Mentor teammates and guide architectural decisions.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.

Skills

RESTful Web Services

Python

Django/Flask

React.js

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Software Development

Tools

Git

AWS

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

VNDLY, a Workday company, is a next‑generation vendor management SaaS platform designed for procurement executives, talent acquisition teams, suppliers, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to streamline contingent workforce management. We develop cloud software that simplifies talent sourcing and acquisition across various channels, including staffing agencies, job boards, and freelance management systems. Our aim is to create intuitive software that empowers customers to efficiently acquire top talent (contractors or full‑time employees) through data‑driven insights and transparent dashboards. As part of Workday, we are committed to becoming the most customer‑centric enterprise software company in the world. We prioritize enabling our customers to connect with the talent they need to thrive, achieved by fostering an exceptional engineering team dedicated to code quality and innovative design.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be a technical leader on the team responsible for maintaining and building our pay‑related features. This is a hands‑on‑keyboard role where you will not only build features but also own the design, scalability, and resilience of critical services. You will tackle complex challenges related to how contingent workers are onboarded, managed, and paid, working on key features like Jobs, Worker Provisioning, Contracts, and Integrations. You will be a key voice in our architectural decisions and will guide the team in building robust solutions using our stack: Python (backend), React (frontend), and AWS.

About You

This role is for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex software problems. The ideal candidate is motivated by continuous learning and maintains a high standard for code quality, consistently writing well‑designed, testable, and efficient code. As a senior member of the team, this person must be willing to mentor others and share knowledge to help the team grow. Clear communication is essential, particularly the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to different audiences. This role requires the ability to work effectively with ambiguous requirements, breaking down large projects into smaller, deliverable parts.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated ability designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web services.
• 3+ years of proven experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Deep proficiency in Python and experience with at least one Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React.js.

Other Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• Knowledge of SaaS applications, multi‑tenant architectures, and DevOps/CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Transparency Statement

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.

Primary Location: USA.OH.Mason

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $148,200 USD - $222,400 USD

Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $210,000 CAD

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 rathe