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Software Development Engineer

Workday

Mclean, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
135k-203k
10 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

  • Design, develop, and maintain our API Gateway services using Scala, Akka HTTP, and Akka Streams.
  • Implement robust routing, validation, authentication, and transformation logic.
  • Contribute to the development of highly scalable and resilient distributed systems.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Diagnose and resolve production issues, including on-call support.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Contribute to improving the efficiency and reliability of our services

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of software development experience.
  • Proficiency in Scala or Java.
  • Proven experience with API development and HTTP protocols.
  • Proven code testing experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, a sense of ownership, vitality, and drive.
  • Proven experience working with JSON, XML, SOAP, REST, POSTMAN, Gradle.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

  • Solid ability in Algorithmic Thinking, including graph algorithms, hash maps, and caching strategies.
  • Working knowledge of API Development, including SOAP, GraphQL, RESTful API design principles, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2.
  • Experience in building and maintaining API gateways, implementing throttling, request validation, and security policies.
  • Good understanding of Code Testing methodologies and testing frameworks like JUnit, Postman, Mockito.
  • Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design principles and design patterns.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Go or Node.js.
  • Experience with Source Control Management tools such as Git and GitHub/GitLab.
  • Proven ability in team collaboration, including code reviews and using tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack.
  • Skills in creating technical documentation for APIs and related materials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Base pay range: $135,200 USD - $202,900 USD (primary location), $122,400 USD - $217,200 USD (additional locations).
  • Potential eligibility for Workday Bonus Plan, role-specific commissions/bonuses, and annual stock grants.
  • Flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, with at least 50% in-office or in-field time each quarter.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details available during hiring).

Working at Workday

At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. We foster a culture driven by putting our people first, emphasizing employee happiness, development, and contribution. Our environment encourages authenticity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe mistakes are opportunities for growth and promote a supportive, inclusive workplace that respects differences and values teamwork.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 11, 2025
Salary135k-203k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

About Workday

Website

workday.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Mclean, VA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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