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.
Built on AWS, our services are designed with core components focused on scalability, resilience, and robustness.
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 include: 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,
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-availability distributed backend systems, complemented by hands-on proficiency in modern frontend frameworks like React. 8+ years of
experience with object-oriented or functional design and programming with Java or Go. 5+ years of
experience building, operating, and optimizing products in cloud environments (AWS preferred/GCP/Azure), including expertise with cloud development tools (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, CloudFront, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, and MySQL) and Kubernetes. 5+ years of hands-on
experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, specifically Docker and Kubernetes. 5+ years of
experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot), including the ability to direct, review, and validate AI-generated code. 2+ years of full-stack experience, including hands-on development of modern frontend user interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. 1+ years
experience driving innovation by integrating AI capabilities and applying Responsible AI principles to build scalable software solutions. 1+ years
experience with modern architectural standards, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), to support a spec-driven development approach. Other
Qualifications Advanced Backend Programming: Strong proficiency in Java, with a deep understanding of core design patterns, clean code practices, and distributed systems.
High Availability & Distributed Architecture: Proven ability to design and maintain resilient, highly available distributed subsystems, ensuring strong operational performance and reliability.
API Development & Spec-Driven Development: Deep expertise in API development and contract management, alongside a good understanding of modern architectural standards and protocols (such as Model Context Protocol (MCP)) to support a spec-driven development approach.
Full-Stack Competency: Strong working knowledge of modern frontend architectures and state management patterns (e.g., in React or TypeScript), allowing for seamless full-stack feature delivery.
AI Integration & Productivity: Hands-on
experience integrating AI capabilities into software solutions, coupled with a high proficiency in utilizing AI-augmented development workflows to accelerate delivery. CI/CD & Automation:
Product Collaboration: Proven ability to partner closely with Product Managers, UX designers, and engineering peers to refine
Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical tradeoffs clearly to both technical teammates and non-technical stakeholders.
Cloud Infrastructure & Efficiency: Lead cloud infrastructure efficiency and cost optimization initiatives, particularly across large-scale AWS & GCP deployments, ensuring architectural decisions balance high performance with financial scalability.
Experience
experience delivering and supporting cloud-based production services. 1+ years
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.
Inclusivity and diversity is important for the team, everyone on the team takes training on Workday’s VIBE (Value, Inclusion, Belonging, Equity) program.
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.GA.Atlanta Primary Location Base Pay Range: $168,500 USD - $252,700 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $160,100 USD - $285,100 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote.
Additional details
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.
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 At Workday, we love to have fun! From quirky sprint names, to adventurous team outings, our team knows the importance of having fun as a team together.
This platform governs the promotion, deployment, installation, version management, and compiler orchestration of Extend apps.
You will own services end-to-end, from design and implementation through production reliability, and build frontend interfaces where the work requires it.
Algorithmic Thinking & Complex Problem Solving: Strong algorithmic thinking and analytical skills, with a proven track record of translating complex product