Senior Software Development Engineer, DevOps (US Federal)

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Reston, VA, USA
In-Office
148K-264K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • HR Tech
The Role
Join the Tenant Lifecycle Engineering Public Cloud team to build scalable, reliable automation for tenant management and operational tasks. Automate deployments, monitoring, and self-healing workflows across production and non-production environments, participate in on-call and patch rotations, and collaborate to maintain health, performance, and reliability using cloud, container, CI/CD, and scripting technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Once a Workday application is built by our developers it is handed over to the Tenant Lifecycle Engineering (TLE) team. This is the team that supports the operations of our applications and services. They run all environments from production, sandbox, sales and implementation. This team pushes new code to our existing customers, handles the health, performance and reliability of the Workday stack, and in general, "keep the lights on" with 24/7 coverage.

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).

You will be a key contributor on the TLE Public Cloud Team. You will help the team in building a user friendly, scalable, and reliable tool framework. You will work closely with others from TLE to help automate tenant management and other operational tasks while being part of on-call and patch rotations.

About You

This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.
You are a highly organized, technically fluent program leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution. You balance technical understanding with program management expertise to anticipate risks and maintain momentum. You break down complex problems into actionable plans and possess a proactive, ownership-driven, and results-focused mindset.
May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area

You have excellent analytical skills for solving and problem determination. You love solving the complexities of running a deployment. You dislike doing things twice, so you automate each step along the way. You strive to make things self-healing, elastic, automatic, repeatable, and well tested. Have a high degree of comfort in Object Oriented, and Functional Programming. You are passionate about automation and motivated by writing fast, scalable code with test-ability in mind and exhilarated by working in a fast-paced environment!
 

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years using, deploying, and applying: AWS, Google Cloud Platform

  • 5+ years working with one or more of the following languages: Python, Ruby

  • 5+ years with SQL and MySQL

Other Qualifications:

  • Experience in crafting, analyzing, and fixing large-scale distributed systems

  • Experience implementing, crafting, deploying: Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless (Lambda’s)

  • Experience with orchestration, deployment tools e.g CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Chef

  • Experience with CI tools e.g Jenkins, TeamCity, Bamboo, Artifactory

  • Strong background in Linux and Shell Scripting

  • MS in Computer Science or related field and 3 years validated experience or BS in Computer


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. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. 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. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston


 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $163,800 USD - $245,800 USD


 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $148,200 USD - $264,000 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.


At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email
[email protected].

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Skills Required

  • 5+ years using, deploying, and applying AWS and Google Cloud Platform
  • 5+ years working with one or more of the following languages: Python, Ruby
  • 5+ years with SQL and MySQL
  • MS in Computer Science or related field and 3 years validated experience or BS in Computer
  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native) for federal contract work
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
  • Willingness to participate in on-call and patch rotations
  • Experience in crafting, analyzing, and fixing large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience implementing and deploying Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless (Lambda)
  • Experience with orchestration and deployment tools: CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Chef
  • Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Bamboo, Artifactory
  • Strong background in Linux and Shell Scripting

Workday Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Workday and has not been reviewed or approved by Workday.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as broad and well-supported, with multiple medical carrier options, virtual care access, and some locations offering onsite clinic/pharmacy services. Mental health support is described as notably strong, including therapy sessions and confidential support availability for household members.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-related benefits are portrayed as extensive, including paid bonding and caregiver leave alongside fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement. Added support like parenting resources, milk-shipping/lactation assistance during travel, and backup child/elder care is explicitly outlined.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Equity participation and savings-oriented programs are presented as meaningful components of total rewards, including an ESPP discount with a lookback feature. Additional programs like a student-loan pathway to earn the 401(k) match are included as financial-support enhancements.

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The Company
HQ: Pleasanton, CA
14,894 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.

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