Workday Government
SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer(USFederal)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Software Development Engineer (US Federal) at Workday Government. Skills: Distributed Systems, Messaging, Streaming, Caching. Design distributed services. Build distributed services”
Industry & Context.
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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