Mid/Senior Site Reliability Engineer (US Federal)

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.

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).
- Define, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain automation infrastructure for configuration management and service deployment- Improve operational efficiency to help scale the team by automating where reasonable.- Build platforms that empower application developers to interact with production in a self service manner.- Build and maintain strong relationships with peers and partners to deliver results through collaboration.- Respond to production monitoring: triage, fix, and resolution. Retro and act on incidents to continually improve our systems and processes.- Engage in a culture of learning and innovation through hackathons, online course offerings, and employee-led special interest guilds.- In time, you will be required to participate in an infrequent on-call rotation as part of the role.

• 3+ years of experience as a software developer supporting Production Engineering, DevOps or equivalent roles

• 3+ years of experience in using configuration management frameworks like Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes in Public/Private Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.).

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

• Experience in designing systems for ease of maintenance, repair, and upgrades, contributing to reduced downtime and increased system longevity.

• Proficiency in maintaining and administering source code management (SCM) tools

• Proficient with Agile methodologies, SDLC, and CI/CD.

• Experience in Linux operating systems and various scripting languages such as - Python, Ruby, Golang

• Expertise in applying Reliability Engineering principles to forecast product lifespans, analyze potential failures, and develop maintenance plans for optimal system reliability.

• Deep understanding of Public Cloud Networking 

• JFrog Artifactory administration experience an advantage

• 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+)

• 5+ years of experience as a software developer supporting Production Engineering, DevOps or equivalent roles

• 5+ years of experience in using configuration management frameworks like Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes in Public/Private Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.).

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

• Experience in designing systems for ease of maintenance, repair, and upgrades, contributing to reduced downtime and increased system longevity.

• Proficiency in maintaining and administering source code management (SCM) tools

• Proficient with Agile methodologies, SDLC, and CI/CD.

• Experience in Linux operating systems and various scripting languages such as - Python, Ruby, Golang

• Expertise in applying Reliability Engineering principles to forecast product lifespans, analyze potential failures, and develop maintenance plans for optimal system reliability.

• Deep understanding of Public Cloud Networking 

• JFrog Artifactory administration experience an advantage

• 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+)

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.

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