Software Engineer (US Federal)
Workday
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
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that support internal observability and logging systems.
- Apply algorithmic thinking and object-oriented design to create maintainable and performant solutions.
- Write comprehensive automated tests and participate in code reviews to ensure quality and resiliency.
- Author and maintain clear, usable technical documentation for internal users and team members.
- Work closely with other engineers and stakeholders to understand use cases and deliver solutions that scale.
- Participate in team discussions and design sessions with candid communication and a collaborative mindset.
Requirements
- 3+ years overall experience developing software products.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java and design patterns.
- Experience delivering back-end services in micro-service or event-driven architectures.
- Experience with version control technologies such as Git, SVN, etc.
- Strong software development experience, with fluency in modern backend languages and design principles.
- Proficiency in API development, code testing, and object-oriented programming.
- A knack for simplifying complex technical problems into scalable and practical implementations.
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across functions and roles.
- A commitment to trust building, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.
- Curiosity and creativity in solving problems and improving developer experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience in observability technologies (Grafana Loki or Prometheus, ElasticSearch, Beats, Logstash, OpenTelemetry).
- Experience in cloud native architecture (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Helm, Envoy).
- Experience in AWS technologies (Lambda, S3, Kinesis).
- Experience in Kotlin, Golang, REST.
- Some front-end experience in developing cross-platform web applications such as React.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field.
Benefits & Perks
- The annualized base salary ranges from $128,800 to $193,200 USD for the primary location.
- Additional US location base pay range: $122,400 to $217,200 USD.
- Potential eligibility for Workday Bonus Plan, role-specific commission/bonus, and 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.
- Opportunities to come together in offices for important moments that matter.
Working at Workday
At Workday, we value our candidates' privacy and data security. We believe in a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture that emphasizes fun, passion, and customer centricity. We work hard and like to have a good time, fostering a supportive environment where people truly believe in what they're doing and enjoy their work.
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About Workday
Website
workday.com
Company Size
10000+ employees
Location
Atlanta, GA
Industry
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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