Sr Software Engineer (Observability) at Workday

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, HR Tech, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software engineering, architecture, systems, infrastructure and platforms experience
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems
  • Prior experience running large scale SaaS platforms
  • Deep systems and networking expertise working on hybrid environments, both on-premise and cloud

Responsibilities

  • Design and build distributed systems that underpin Observability services
  • Build software modules used by all of Workday’s engineering teams
  • Build stream processing software to ingest, process, enrich and store various Observability data assets
  • Work on all aspects of data processing with a keen eye for data quality, data integrity and data availability
  • Evaluate/implement new open source and cloud native tools and technologies, as needed
  • Collaborate with experts in Security, Infrastructure and product engineering
  • Debug, solve and scale distributed systems
  • Participate in the on-call rotation supporting the data platform
  • Architect, design and build critical Kubernetes orchestrated Data Platform and Infrastructure services that need high reliability and availability at scale
  • Drive significant technology initiatives end to end and across the Workday technology organization
  • Build a distributed and highly available data processing framework for moving data from a variety of source systems to various persistence stores
  • Provide technical leadership and be a role model to software engineers pursuing technical career path in engineering

Skills

Distributed Systems
Observability
Data Platforms
Scalability
Cloud Computing
Real-time Insights
HCM
AI/ML
Large Scale Systems

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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