Software Development Engineer at Workday

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, Human Capital Management, Financial ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience with design and development for mission critical systems at scale
  • Fluency in Java or Scala
  • Knowledge of common design patterns
  • Good grasp of distributed systems and ability to communicate design ideas effectively
  • Expertise in horizontal scale, high availability, concurrency, profiling, deployment, upgrade/migration

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and deliver enterprise grade solutions with robust unit tests and metrics
  • Maintain continuous improvement within the team to ensure a high quality service
  • Deliver quality features on-time and on-budget and implement towards project plans and delivery commitments
  • Handle day-to-day development activities including participating in designs, design review, code review, and implementation
  • Mentor and learn from other team members through pairing, code reviews, knowledge shares, hackathons, etc
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive technical initiatives

Skills

Distributed Systems
Public Cloud
Data Centers
Scalability
Reliability
Persistence Layer
Gateway
Infrastructure
High Performance

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

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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