Mid/Senior Software Development 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.

We are looking for a full stack Software Development Engineer with a strong backend focus to join the App Hub team. In this role, you will spend the majority of your time designing, building, and operating production microservices on AWS and Kubernetes that serve as the foundation for Workday's Extend developer ecosystem. You will own services end-to-end, from design and implementation through production reliability, and build frontend interfaces where the work requires it.

• 5 + years of experience in delivering full stack features, with backend as primary discipline and working knowledge of frontend technologies (React or similar)

• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented or functional design and programming with Java or Go

• 3+ Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• 2+ years experience with cloud development tools, particularly AWS and Kubernetes (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudFront)

• 2+ years of experience building and operating products in cloud environments (AWS preferred/GCP/Azure)

• Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar), including the ability to direct, review, and validate AI-generated code

• Proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver scalable solutions that enhance the developer experience for Workday's Extend ecosystem. 

• Solid experience delivering cloud-based production services to an enterprise customer base

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related experience

•  8 + years of years of experience in delivering full stack features, with backend as primary discipline and working knowledge of frontend technologies (React or similar)

• 8+ years of experience with object-oriented or functional design and programming with Java or Go

• 5+ Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• 5+ years of experience building and operating products in cloud environments (AWS preferred/GCP/Azure)

• 5+ years experience with cloud development tools, particularly AWS and Kubernetes (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudFront, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, and MySQL)

• Drive innovation by integrating AI capabilities and applying Responsible AI principles to build scalable software solutions that enhance the Workday Extend developer experience. 

• Demonstrate proficiency with AI-assisted and agentic coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)including the ability to direct, review, and validate AI-generated code.

• Knowledge of architectural standards, such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), to implement a spec-driven development approach.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related experience.

• Ability to mentor other engineers

 Other Qualifications

• 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.

  Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston

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  Collaborate with peers, product owners, and designers to design, build, test, and deliver high-quality software to Workday's growing developer community

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  Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices on AWS with Kubernetes 

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  Write clear, efficient, and maintainable code and participate actively in design and code reviews

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  Build frontend interfaces as required to deliver complete, production-ready features

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  Own services through their full lifecycle, including incident response, root cause analysis, and ongoing reliability improvements

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  Discover and troubleshoot issues with existing architecture and code

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  Support release planning by providing detailed estimates of effort, risk, and priority in an agile environment

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  Contribute to team productivity, tooling, and process improvements

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