Workday

Workday

Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer - (US Federal)

USA.VA.Reston · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 21 days ago
TypeScriptJavaKotlinReactNode.jsSpringExpressFull-Stack DevelopmentCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsCybersecurityAgileHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringCompTIA

About the role

  • We're seeking driven problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering customer value quickly and making an impact.
  • As a Senior Software Development Engineer in IDX, you will:
  • At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission.

Responsibilities

  • We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands.
  • You'll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission.
  • Design and lead meaningful features with a strong focus on non-functional requirements. (scalability, performance, monitoring, maintenance, security, usability and quality etc).
  • Suggest enhancements for the product and build pipelines.
  • Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship is required
  • Experience using Kotlin and/or Java
  • Experience using TypeScript, targeting browser and/or Node.js.
  • Experience supporting critical customer-facing services in production environments.
  • Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle and modern CI/CD systems.
  • Demonstrable track record in technical leadership - people, product & process.
  • Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 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).
  • Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience developing distributed and concurrent systems; secure, fault tolerant, highly available, recoverable, consistent, scalable, and predictable and the tradeoffs therein
  • Strong focus on performance, scalability, and security of services.
  • Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced, Scrum-based environment.
  • Proven troubleshooting and triaging skills to resolve escalated production and customer issues.
  • Skilled in turning ambiguous problems into clear solutions.
  • Able to balance priorities and communicate cross-functionally.
  • Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with multiple programming languages and paradigms is a plus.
  • Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • Experience on an Operations or DevOps team is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Workday XpressO and Internal Code Lifecycle Development in Workday is a plus.

Skills

  • Your work days are brighter here.

Compensation

  • $137,000 USD - $205,400 USD
  • $123,900 USD - $222,000 USD
  • In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.

Benefits

  • Our Approach to Flexible Work
  • 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.

Company info

  • Your work matters here.
  • Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations-so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust.
  • As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world.
  • The work isn't theoretical.
  • It's operational.
  • It's high-impact.
  • And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking.
  • From day one, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing-especially when the stakes are high.
  • Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility.
  • Here, curiosity is matched with accountability.
  • Ambition is paired with trust.

Equal opportunity

  • Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
  • If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level
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