Software Development Engineer – US Federal at Workday

Are you a skilled software engineer with a passion for cloud technologies and a desire to contribute to U.S. Federal Government projects? Workday is seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to join our Federal Cloud Platform Engineering team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions in a secure and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an SDE on the Federal Cloud Platform Engineering team, you will:

Manage and Optimize Deployments: Oversee and enhance Workday’s technology stack in air-gapped U.S. AWS cloud regions, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
Develop Deployment Tools: Create and maintain tools and analytics to support flexible and cost-effective deployments across the organization.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with the Workday Federal Cyber Defense team to ensure security operations and compliance with federal requirements.
Drive Innovation: Contribute to the development and implementation of new technologies to improve deployment processes and system performance.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Security Clearance: Possess a valid and active TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years in deploying large-scale, complex applications, with at least 3 years in cloud-based deployments on AWS or GCP.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in automation tools and languages such as Ansible, Python, Go, Chef, and Puppet.
Infrastructure Knowledge: Experience with networks, servers, storage, and operating systems in cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are advantageous:

Orchestration and Automation: Extensive experience in developing orchestration and automation frameworks using tools like Ansible and Jenkins.
Network Analysis: Skilled in network analysis and troubleshooting using tools like tcpdump.
Unix/Linux Expertise: Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments, with strong Python scripting capabilities.
Agile Practices: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups using Jira.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $135,200 – $202,900 per year, depending on experience and location.
Bonus Plan: Eligibility for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Stock Grants: Annual refresh stock grants.
Additional Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.