Sr. Software Development Engineer (US Federal)

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Atlanta, GA
In-Office
146K-259K Annually
Cloud • Fintech • HR Tech
The Role

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.

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About the Team

Workday Learning provides that modern approach to learning with an experience that’s consumer-like, on-demand, and personalized. With over 2000 customers, we offer consumer grade Learning experience across Desktop and Mobile platforms. With our focus on elevating maturity, crushing experience, and embracing extensibility our growth matches our ambition across a multi-year delivery roadmap. Our team comprises several scrum teams of Engineers, QA, PM and Auto.

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).

We're looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to be part of the continued success of Learning Product. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team to craft the personal experience of millions of our daily users across the globe. As a Software Development Engineer, you will work with other developers, software architects, and product owners to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software products that meet the needs of our customers.

If you are a self-motivated, passionate, and driven software developer, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity to be part of our team.

About You

Basic Qualifications

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). 

  • 8+ years experience with Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service); UML is a plus

  • 5+ OO design and development experience in an object oriented language such as Java, C#, etc

  • 4 year degree in a computer related field or equivalent

  • Must be a US Citizen

Other Qualifications

  • Experience designing/ developing business applications, (knowledge of ERP systems, HR or Human Capital Management is a plus)

  •  Experience working with and/or knowledge of the U.S. Federal requirements; including Title V, Office of Personnel Management, and GPPA is a plus

  • Algorithmic and Object-Oriented Design: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven understanding and application of object-oriented design (OOD) principles.

  • Team Collaboration: Excellent ability to work efficiently within a team, giving to shared goals and encouraging a collaborative environment.

  • Strong proven understanding of design and analysis of software for performance

  • Algorithmic Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to craft efficient algorithms and data structures.

  • Metadata-driven definitional development experience is a plus

  • Appreciation for the value of diverse ideas in coming up with innovative solutions.


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.GA.Atlanta


 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $153,600 USD - $230,400 USD


 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 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.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

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

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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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