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Senior Associate Development Engineer - DevOps (US Federal)

Workday

Mclean, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
112k-168k
29 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.
  • Provide investigative support for platform-related issues, working closely with development teams to resolve problems.
  • Implement and maintain security to industry standard for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes.
  • Collaborate effectively with other engineers, development teams, and partners across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space.

Requirements

  • 2 years experience in software engineering or DevOps, with a focus on infrastructure and platform development.
  • 1 year experience working with AWS cloud services in a production setting.
  • Understanding of Kubernetes concepts, architecture, and administration.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools e.g Terraform.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Go.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but experience requirements imply a need for relevant professional experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
  • Annual refresh stock grants.
  • Flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, with at least 50% of time each quarter in the office or in the field.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and solve challenging problems.

Working at Workday

Our culture is driven by our value of putting our people first. We believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is essential for success. We look after our people, communities, and the planet while remaining profitable. Our environment encourages individuals to shine and be authentic, fostering energy and passion that make us unique.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 27, 2025
Job CategoryDevOps
Salary112k-168k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Workday

Website

workday.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Mclean, VA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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