Workday logo

Software Engineer - Public Cloud Engineering

Workday

Boston, MA
Full Time
Mid Level
145k-217k
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join a collaborative and innovative group of software developers, cloud engineers, and site reliability engineers within Workday's Public Cloud Infrastructure Team. Together, we're building and maintaining the secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure that powers Workday. Our focus is on enabling Workday's growth in the public cloud by crafting, deploying, and maintaining fully automated, resilient, and scalable infrastructure-as-a-service solutions. We are committed to continuous improvement, streamlining processes to allow us to focus on delivering innovative solutions that drive real business value. Our team embraces exploration, constantly seeking new technologies and methodologies to improve our systems and workflows. If you are passionate about the future of cloud infrastructure and automation, and you're looking for a dynamic, multi-cloud environment where you can make a significant impact, your next impactful role is here at Workday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automate Cloud Operations: Design and implement automated solutions for build, infrastructure, and software configuration management, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort.
  • Build Scalable Systems: Architect, develop, maintain, and support robust, in-house software build systems for enterprise-class software, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Drive Continuous Delivery: Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines that enable the frequent and reliable delivery of valuable software to our clients.
  • Champion Best Practices: Contribute actively to the definition and implementation of forward-thinking standards, methods, and procedures for Public Cloud best practices, elevating our overall infrastructure quality.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Partner effectively with development and system architecture teams, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective problem-solving.
  • Shape Cloud Solutions: Participate in the design and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance the stability, security, and scalability of our cloud environment, directly impacting our platform's performance.

Requirements

  • Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of professional software development experience utilizing Python or GoLang.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrable experience in cloud engineering, with hands-on experience with either Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including experience with monitoring, alerting, and basic fault analysis.
  • Experience in contributing to cloud migration or transformation projects, including the application of infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) technologies, particularly Argo CD and Argo Workflow.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
  • Possession of relevant cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, Google Cloud Associate Engineer, or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable software build systems.
  • Experience in designing and implementing automated solutions for build, infrastructure, and software configuration management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to new technologies.
  • Experience collaborating effectively with development and system architecture teams.
  • Familiarity with implementing and adhering to Public Cloud best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least three (3) years of professional experience in software development and cloud engineering.

Benefits & Perks

  • Role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details available during the hiring process).
  • Flexible work approach combining in-person and remote work, with at least 50% of time each quarter in the office or in the field with customers, prospects, and partners.

Working at Workday

At Workday, the culture is driven by putting our people first, fostering a healthy employee-centric, collaborative environment. We value happiness, development, and contribution of every team member, believing that a positive, innovative, and inclusive workplace is essential for success. We look after our people, communities, and the planet while remaining profitable. Our environment encourages authenticity, energy, and passion, making us a unique and inspiring place to work.

Apply Now

Job Details

Posted AtJun 11, 2025
Salary145k-217k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

About Workday

Website

workday.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

Get job alerts

Set up personalized alerts for your job search and get tailored job digests for close matches