Software Application Engineer (US Federal)

Workday • Reston, VA

3d • $109,700 - $194,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Application Engineer will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government. Federal security requirements mandate that personnel working on these contracts be U.S. citizens, naturalized or native. The role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI with CI Poly level, and applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

The engineer will collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers to analyze requirements and design functionality, develop products in a metadata-driven environment, and build and maintain robust, efficient, maintainable code using object-oriented frameworks and class modeling. The role also includes troubleshooting customer-reported issues and sharing knowledge with teammates through pair programming, code reviews, and hackathons.

The position supports Workday Government's work with U.S. federal agencies to modernize employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations. It is based in a flexible-work model that combines in-person work with remote work; employees spend at least half of each quarter in an office or in the field with customers, prospects, or partners, depending on the role.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen (naturalized or native) to work on the applicable federal government contracts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; the role may require TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• At least 4 years of experience with UML, web application development, or SaaS technologies.
• At least 4 years of experience designing and developing with an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, or C++.
• At least 4 years of experience designing and developing business applications.
• At least 4 years of experience with software design and analysis for performance.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• Collaborative approach and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with JSON, REST, and GraphQL.
• Strong knowledge and application of key object-oriented design patterns.
• Experience developing applications that prioritize usability and configurability.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment credential and one approved specialty certification, such as CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, or CASP+.
• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and requirements analysis.
• Design and develop products in a metadata-driven development environment.
• Build and maintain robust, efficient, and maintainable code using object-oriented frameworks and class modeling.
• Troubleshoot customer-reported issues.
• Mentor and learn from teammates through activities such as pair programming, code reviews, and hackathons.

Benefits

• The role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
• May be eligible for annual refresh stock grants.
• Flexible schedule under Workday's Flex Work approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed