Software Development Engineer

Workday • Boulder, CO

69d • $128,800 - $193,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Your work days are brighter here. 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of coding experience with server-side development utilizing Java/Kotlin as the primary language and exposure to related technologies like Spring
• 3+ years implementing and understanding Object-Oriented Programming and common design patterns (MVC, Inversion of Control, Event-driven systems)
• 3+ years using CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to build robust, well-tested code using a test-first approach
• Proficient with regression and performance testing to ensure application stability, scalability, and reliability
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and key observability principles
• Familiar with the development challenges inherent with highly scalable and available web applications
• Take ownership of deliverables from end to end, including requirements, design, implementation, and test
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences
• Familiar with Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Terraform
• Experience with containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Knowledge with Database & Middleware: Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven understanding and application of object-oriented design (OOD) principles
• Excellent ability to work efficiently within a team, contributing to shared goals and encouraging a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our software engineering teams responsible for the UI platform
• Collaborate across teams to ensure robust, scalable, testable, and efficient solutions
• Produce high quality, reliable and maintainable code to build libraries/frameworks

Benefits

• Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus
• Annual refresh stock grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services