Sr Software Application Engineer (US Federal)

Workday•Reston, VA

4d•$163,800 - $264,000•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). Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking. From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands. Here, curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. You’ll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission. If you’re looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission-driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday Government.

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
8+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service) technologies
8+ years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.
8+ years of experience designing/developing business applications
8+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
Must be a collaborative teammate with good verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.
Experience leading agile/scrum teams, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers to foster their professional growth and development
Experience with JSON, REST, and GraphQL is a plus
Strong knowledge and application of key design patterns in object-oriented development
Experience in developing applications that prioritize usability and configurability
Preferred 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+)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and analysis of requirements
Lead the design and development of products in a metadata-driven environment
Build and maintain robust, efficient and maintainable code using an object-oriented framework and class modeling
Troubleshoot customer reported issues
Mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.