Workday Government
Technology
SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer(USFederal)
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“Software Development Engineer (US Federal) at Workday Government. Skills: Frontend frameworks, Cloud development, Micro-frontend architecture. Collaborate with peers, product owners, and designers. Write clear, efficient, and scalable code”
What You'll Achieve.
Serve a larger mission; Modernize employee lifecycle; Transform finance operations; Operate with clarity; Operate with accountability; Operate with trust; Support platform growth; Support Workday growth
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues; Identify opportunities for improvement
United States citizen, Ability to obtain security clearance, TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4 years of experience developing modern web applications, 4 years of proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, United States citizen (naturalized or native)
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with cloud development technologies and platforms (AWS, Kubernetes, Helm) is a plus, Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture or build tooling (Webpack 5) is a plus, Experience with design systems or component libraries (such as Workday Canvas Kit or similar) is a plus, An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred, DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, current Computing Environment (CE) credential, one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with peers
Focus on maintainability
Participate in design reviews
Participate in code reviews
Contribute to codebase quality
Contribute to codebase consistency
Discover issues within architecture
Discover issues within codebase
Troubleshoot issues within architecture
Troubleshoot issues within codebase
Identify opportunities for improvement
Polish existing codebase
Improve existing codebase
Innovate on existing codebase
Support release planning
Evaluate effort for features
Evaluate risk for features
Evaluate priority for features
Own team productivity improvements
Contribute to team productivity improvements
Own team process improvements
Contribute to team process improvements
Build UI for Workday Build Platform
Empower developer community
Support micro-frontends
Plan software features
Build software features
Test software features
Deliver software features
Help developer community thrive
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Agile environment
Communication Scope
Technical documentation
Process & Methodology
Agile environment
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. The Developer Portal team builds the UI for the Workday Build Platform, empowering our developer community to extend the value of Workday. Our work directly supports the growth of the platform —
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