Software Engineer - DevOps (US Federal)

Workday•Reston, VA

2d•$137,000 - $222,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mid/Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing Platform Engineering team. You will play a critical role in building, scaling, and maintaining our Kubernetes-based platform, enabling our engineering organization to deliver products quickly and reliably. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve challenging 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 effectively and building strong relationships with colleagues in diverse locations.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience working with infrastructure, either on-premises or cloud-based, with a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, architecture, and administration.
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.
Experience with building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.
3+ years experience working with AWS cloud services in a production setting.
Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably GoLang or Python.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native) due to federal government security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.
Experience with Apache Spark, Docker, Kubernetes
DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement solutions for 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 troubleshooting for platform-related issues, working closely with development teams to resolve problems.
Implement and maintain security best practices for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes. Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.
Collaborate effectively with other engineers, development teams, and stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.
Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space.