Senior Engineer (Tech Lead) - Application Development at Workday

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Enterprise Software, Finance, HR, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience with web application development and/or SaaS (Software as a Service)
Extensive development experience with object-oriented languages at a senior level (e.g., Java, C#, Python)
A collaborative team player with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Drive the design and development of scalable, highly performant, highly available enterprise application solutions that directly impact our global user base
Innovate constantly while committing efficient, robust, and maintainable code within an object-oriented framework
Champion code quality relentlessly by delivering reliable unit, integration, and system-level tests that run on our continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring robust and stable production systems
Partner effectively with product and senior stakeholders to shape and drive the product vision
Communicate complex technical ideas simply and effectively to drive informed decision-making with senior leadership
Coach and mentor team members to deliver to high standards, actively contributing to pair programming initiatives, interactive code reviews, design reviews, knowledge-sharing "brown bags," and innovation-focused hackathons
Collaborate cross-functionally with local and remote technical teams, ensuring we consistently deliver the best possible solutions to our customers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud-NativeAutomated TestingClean CodeContinuous ImprovementEnterprise ApplicationsREST APIs

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

The role offers flexible working arrangements and a hybrid work model.

What skills are required for the Senior Engineer / Tech Lead role?

Key skills include designing scalable solutions, object-oriented programming, writing efficient robust code, championing code quality with unit/integration/system tests, and partnering with product teams.

What is the company culture like at Workday?

Workday fosters a people-first, employee-centric, collaborative culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and prioritizes happiness, development, and community impact.

What makes a strong candidate for this Tech Lead position?

Strong candidates are hands-on technical leaders experienced in cloud-native development, scalable enterprise solutions, code quality practices, and collaborating across scrum teams and product boundaries.

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$209.4MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees