Workday
Technology
SeniorSoftwareDeveloper-AuthenticationTeam
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“Senior Software Developer - Authentication Team at Workday. Skills: Authentication systems, Security infrastructure, Identity protocols. Define vision for security platform. Define strategy for security platform”
What You'll Achieve.
Provide secure access; Provide scalable access; Provide seamless access; Protect user data; Enable frictionless experience; Ensure reliable authentication
Industry & Context.
Problem-solver
On-call rotation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years software development experience, 7+ years object oriented programming, Deep understanding of resilient services patterns, Deep expertise API Development (REST), Experience designing microservices, Bachelor's degree in computer related field, Equivalent work experience, Understanding of IAM Concepts, Experience developing security solutions, Experience developing identity solutions, Experience developing authentication solutions, Experience developing authorization solutions, Experience with SAML, Experience with OIDC
Nice to Have
Expert knowledge of OAuth 2.0, Expert knowledge of OpenID Connect, Expert knowledge of SAML, Knowledge of Redis, Knowledge of MySQL, Working experience with Git, Working experience with BitBucket, Working experience with Jenkins, Knowledge of Docker, Knowledge of Kubernetes, Experience with Prometheus, Experience with Grafana, Experience with OpenTelemetry, Proven ability writing technical design documents, Experience with PostgreSQL, Experience with SQL Server
What You'll Do.
Define vision for security platform
Define strategy for security platform
Define roadmap for security platform
Design resilient authentication systems
Build resilient authentication systems
Design high-performance services
Build high-performance services
Develop tools for code reliability
Develop tools for service adoption
Champion software design patterns
Champion software design principles
Collaborate to resolve customer issues
Implement new features
Contribute to team culture
Seek support from team members
Participate in on-call rotation
Lead incident response
Ensure service restoration
Work with technical stakeholders
Work with non-technical stakeholders
Deliver high-value results
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering leadership; Product leadership; Support teams; Engineering teams; Technical stakeholders; Non-technical stakeholders
Full Job Description
**Your work days are brighter here.** We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. **About the Team** At Workday, the Authentication Security team is the cornerstone of our user trust and safety. We build and maintain the critical services that act as the front door to our entire ecosystem. Our mission is to provide secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users, protecting their data while enabling a frictionless experience. We are a team of passionate engineers dedicated to solving complex challenges in the authentication and identity space! **About the Role** Join our Authentication Security team as an experienced Software Developer to design and build highly resilient authentication systems for our platform. We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who loves building highly scalable, distributed security infrastructure.You will work closely with the team to architect and impleme
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