Software Development Engineer, DevOps (US Federal) at Workday

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Technology, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship due to federal government security requirements
  • Experience as a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineer
  • Passion for automating, operating, and improving cloud native service platforms
  • Ability to investigate and resolve production problems
  • Familiarity with Cloud Native technologies (CNCF), Kubernetes, and public clouds (e.g., AWS, GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of a DevOps/SRE team engineering a reliable and available platform to meet SLAs
  • Deploy, operate, and support the cloud native technology platform
  • Lead reliability for the complete stack and tools delivering Workday products across public clouds (e.g., AWS, GCP)
  • Reduce operational load and enable sustainable scaling aligned with business growth
  • Ensure platform reliability and availability for U.S. Federal Government contracts

Skills

Kubernetes
AWS
GCP
DevOps
SRE
Cloud Native
CNCF

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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