Sr Software Development Engineer VNDLY

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.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be a technical leader on the team responsible for maintaining and building our pay-related features. This is a hands-on-keyboard role where you will not only build features but also own the design, scalability, and resilience of critical services.

You will tackle complex challenges related to how contingent workers are onboarded, managed, and paid, working on key features like Jobs, Worker Provisioning, Contracts, and Integrations. You will be a key voice in our architectural decisions and will guide the team in building robust solutions using our stack: Python (backend), React (frontend), and AWS.

This role is for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex software problems. The ideal candidate is motivated by continuous learning and maintains a high standard for code quality, consistently writing well-designed, testable, and efficient code. As a senior member of the team, this person must be willing to mentor others and share knowledge to help the team grow.

Clear communication is essential, particularly the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to different audiences. This role requires the ability to work effectively with ambiguous requirements, breaking down large projects into smaller, deliverable parts.

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated ability designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web services.
• 3+ years of proven experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Deep proficiency in Python and experience with at least one Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React.js.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
• Knowledge of SaaS applications, multi-tenant architectures, and DevOps/CI/CD practices.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

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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 in Canada, please click here. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits in the US, please click here.

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