Sr Software Development Engineer - US Federal

Workday • McLean, VA

1d • 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. About the Team We are the Cloud Platform and infrastructure team for our U.S. Government Workday business. About the Role 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). This is a high profile and critical SDE role on our Cloud Platform and infrastructure team. You will be joining a fast-paced team and work to deploy Workday and figure out tough challenges in new government environments. About You This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years experience in software development engineering, architecting, building, and scaling robust and efficient software systems.
• A minimum of 8 years experience in the following programming languages and technologies Python, Go, Ruby.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience with API Development.
• Strong understanding of Code Testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and their application in designing scalable software architectures.
• Proven ability to lead Team Collaboration within a software development team and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong skills in creating Technical Writing Documentation for [insert specific comprehensive technical documentation].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level