Sr Manager, Cloud Engineering

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

Workday’s Public Cloud Infrastructure Team is a diverse group of software developers, cloud engineers & site reliability engineers (SREs) who work together to ensure our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and highly available. We focus on enabling Workday's growth in the public cloud by crafting, deploying and maintaining fully automated, resilient and scalable infrastructure-as-a-service. We constantly strive to streamline processes and reduce manual effort, allowing us to focus on delivering innovative solutions that drive business value. Our team is constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve our processes and systems.
If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and are looking for a dynamic multi-cloud work environment, then Workday is the place for you.

About the Role

As the Leader of Public Cloud Engineering at Workday, you will play a pivotal role in driving our transformation to the public cloud (AWS or GCP). You will lead a dynamic team of cloud engineers, focusing on building cutting-edge tools and solutions using the latest technologies to empower our organization. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the cloud network engineering function, ensuring a secure and highly available cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Transformation Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for migrating and optimizing Workday's workloads on public cloud platforms (AWS or GCP).

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of cloud engineers to ensure successful execution of cloud transformation initiatives.

Technology Innovation:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, and leverage them to build tools and solutions that drive efficiency and scalability.

• Identify and implement standard methodologies in cloud architecture, security, and operations.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of Workday's cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management.

Cloud Network Engineering:

• Lead the cloud network engineering function, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust and secure cloud network infrastructure.

• Ensure seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide cloud solutions that meet their needs.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, ensuring data privacy and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Develop incident response and disaster recovery plans for cloud environments.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years leading software development/engineering teams

• 8+yrs experience of cloud engineering, with a deep understanding of either AWS or GCP services and offerings.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Other Qualifications

• Experience in cloud migration and transformation projects, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation.

• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking, security, and standard methodologies.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams.

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Hybrid 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 we require employees to work three days a week in the office and two days at home. 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.

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