Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

Workday•McLean, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. About the Team We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineering Manager to join our growing Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team. You will play a critical role in managing and leading a team of engineers responsible for building, scaling, observing and maintaining our Kubernetes-based platform and enabling our engineering organization to deliver capabilities and incremental products quickly and reliably. You and your team will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complicated problems, and contribute to the foundation of our infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and a collaborative mindset. This role involves collaborating with teams across multiple locations and time zones. You will need to be adept at communicating optimally and building positive relationships with colleagues in diverse locations. About the Role You are a leader, a coach, and a mentor - you will lead with heart and empathy, inspire your teams, galvanize in times of pressure, and equip teams and team members for success. You are a business leader with a growth mindset - you will use your technical expertise to challenge the status quo, find opportunities for positive change, and work with your partners to ensure sustainable business success for Workday. You will promote a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are happy, energized and engaged, and who are excited to come to work every day.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of managing and leading engineering teams
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working with large scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software development engineering skills. You will work closely with your teams and apply your knowledge and hands on skills.
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
Infrastructure as code: Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.
CI/CD: Experience with building, maintaining, and consuming CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.
Programming skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services proficiency working in a production environment
C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go programming language proficiency
Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.
Experience working in air gapped cloud regions

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the teams responsible for successful deployment and implementation of our Kubernetes platform, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.
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 support and solving for platform-related issues, working closely with peer development teams to resolve problems.
Implement and maintain security standard methodologies for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Build and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes.
Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.
Collaborate effectively with other engineers and development teams across multiple locations and time zones.
Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space.
Coach and mentor team members to help them to be at their best, assisting with career growth and personal development
Personify and promote the Workday values of Employees, Customer Service, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and Profitability