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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
Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. 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.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 are seeking an exceptional Sr Software Development Engineer to join our Federal Engineering team. In this role, you will manage and optimize our Performance Lab in both private and public cloud environments, supporting and enhancing the deployment of entire Workday technology stack.
As part of our team, you will oversee and manage deployment of Workday technology stack on cloud environments, develop proprietary tools, and deliver analytics to enable optimized deployments company-wide. This role is ideal for engineers with a holistic approach to cloud deployment, performance, and scalability who thrive on driving innovation and system-wide improvements.
Responsibilities:
Manage and optimize the large-scale Performance Lab in Private and Public Cloud (AWS & GCP).
Develop and maintain deployment tools and analytics to support company-wide deployment flexibility and cost savings in public cloud
Collaborate across teams to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 6 years in deploying large-scale, complex applications, with a minimum of 3 years in cloud-based deployments on AWS or GCP.
A minimum of 2 years experience with automation tools and languages, including Ansible, Python, Go, Chef, and Puppet; proficient in CI/CD, build management and monitoring.
A minimum of 2 years experience with networks, servers, storage, and operating systems in cloud environments; skilled in deployment orchestration and automation frameworks.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools like Chef, Puppet, and Ansible.
Preferred Qualifications :
Extensive experience in developing orchestration and automation frameworks using Ansible and Jenkins, with a focus on public cloud deployments
Proven ability to introduce, integrate, and implement new technologies rapidly.
Skilled in network analysis and troubleshooting, using tools like tcpdump to resolve network, firewall, and connectivity issues in collaboration with engineering teams.
Proficient in Unix/Linux environments, with strong Python scripting expertise for automation and system management.
Familiar with Agile/Scrum practices, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups using Jira; excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach in team environments.
Extensive experience creating and operating automation frameworks for deployment orchestration in production environments.
Over 5 years of experience building and maintaining pipelined automation for large-scale deployments across multiple build versions.
Solid understanding of networks, protocols, servers, storage systems, and operating systems in cloud environments.
Proficient in at least one core programming language (e.g., Ruby, Python, or Go) for deployment automation.
Deep understanding of CI/CD processes, build management, monitoring, alerting, and centralized logging for cloud and on-prem environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in software engineering and automation.
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.McLean (Tyson's Corner)
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.
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