Design Patterns: Strong understanding and application of common design patterns.
Requirements
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.
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.
Built on AWS, our services are designed with core components focused on scalability, resilience, and robustness.
experience to meaningful, mission-driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday
In this role, you will spend the majority of your time designing, building, and operating production microservices on AWS and Kubernetes that serve as the foundation for Workday's Extend developer ecosystem.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with peers, product owners, and designers to design, build, test, and deliver high-quality software to Workday's growing developer community Design and implement scalable, resilient microservices on AWS with Kubernetes Write clear, efficient, and maintainable code and participate actively in design and code reviews Build frontend interfaces as required to deliver complete, production-ready features Own services through their full lifecycle, including incident response, root
May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.
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. Basic
experience in delivering full stack features, with backend as primary discipline and working knowledge of frontend technologies (React or similar) 5+ years of
experience with object-oriented or functional design and programming with Java or Go 3+ Hands-on
experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) 2+ years
experience with cloud development tools, particularly AWS and Kubernetes (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudFront) 2+ years of
experience building and operating products in cloud environments (AWS preferred/GCP/Azure) Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar), including the ability to direct, review, and validate AI-generated code Proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver scalable solutions that enhance the developer
experience for Workday's Extend ecosystem. Solid
experience delivering cloud-based production services to an enterprise customer base Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related experience Other
Qualifications 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+) AI Experience:
Experience applying prompt engineering techniques within development workflows to accelerate delivery, reduce time-to-production, and maintain code quality standards Experience: Proven
Software Development: Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into functional software.
Development Tools & Processes: Proficiency in modern development tools and processes, including IDEs, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
Agile Environment: Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Experience collaborating with product managers to define and refine requirements.
Communication: Strong communication skills and written skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners Passion for Service Ownership: A strong passion for service ownership, coding, working within fast-paced, agile environments and cross-functional teams .
Experience
Qualifications: 5 + years of
Benefits
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.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.
Workday pay ranges vary based on work location.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.
Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 USD - $205,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD - $222,000 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.
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