Workday Government

SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer(USFederal)

$137–137k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Development Engineer (US Federal) at Workday Government. Skills: Distributed Systems, Messaging, Streaming, Caching. Design distributed services. Build distributed services”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

On site at client locations, United States citizen, Security clearance, On-call rotation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of distributed systems background, Independently developed features, Deployed features to large scale distributed systems clusters, United States citizen

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly

What You'll Do.

Design distributed services

Build distributed services

Enhance critical distributed services

Design core distributed services

Develop core distributed services

Build core distributed services

Deploy core distributed services

Maintain core distributed services

Design software modules

Develop software modules

Build software modules

Construct observability modules

Build infrastructure components

Deploy infrastructure components

Operate infrastructure components

Participate in on-call rotation

Manage Workday cloud regions

Optimize Workday cloud regions

Partner with Cyber Defense team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Application teams; Service teams; Federal Cyber Defense team

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** Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking. From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, an

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