Software Development Engineer, DevOps - Lifecycle Platform (US Federal) at Workday

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, US FederalIndustries

Requirements

  • United States citizen (naturalized or native) due to U.S. Federal Government security requirements
  • 5+ years of development experience with building services and tooling in one or more of the following languages: Go, Python, Java
  • 2+ years of SRE/DevOps experience
  • 2+ years of experience automating deployment, scaling, and/or management of containerized applications

Responsibilities

  • Build, run, and deploy large-scale, fault-tolerant systems using Workday's private cloud technology, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Focus on the scalability, availability, automation, performance, and security of distributed web services
  • Participate in the team's paid on-call rotation
  • Work closely with engineering teams in the US, Canada, and Ireland to deliver next generation applications and services for Workday
  • Engage in a culture of learning and innovation through hackathons, online course offerings, and employee-led special interest guilds

Skills

DevOps
Platform Engineering
Cloud Environments
Service Deployment
Service Scaling
Self-Service Operations
Toil Reduction
Service Resilience

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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