Workday Government

Technology

SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer(USFederal)

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

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues; Identify opportunities for improvement

Eligibility Requirements

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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