Workday

Technology

SoftwareEngineer-DeveloperPlatform(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 Engineer - Developer Platform (US Federal) at Workday. Skills: Developer Platform, Observability, Backend services. Design scalable solutions. Deliver scalable solutions”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Simplifying complex problems

Eligibility Requirements

United States citizens, Ability to obtain security clearance, TS/SCI w/CI Poly level

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years overall software development, 5+ years object-oriented programming, Experience delivering back-end services, United States citizens

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly, DoD 8570/8140 compliant, IAT Level II certification, Current Computing Environment credential, One approved specialty certification

What You'll Do.

Design scalable solutions

Deliver scalable solutions

Develop backend services

Maintain backend services

Support customer observability

Support customer logging

Create maintainable solutions

Create performant solutions

Write automated tests

Participate in code reviews

Eliminate manual work

Improve self-service capabilities

Author technical documentation

Maintain technical documentation

Collaborate with specialists

Support compliant deployments

Deploy metrics backend

Participate in team discussions

Participate in design sessions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional roles; Across functions

Communication Scope

Candid communication; Technical documentation

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 Platform Observability team is dedicated to building the tools and infrastructure that power visibility, performance, and reliability across Workday’s Developer Platform. If you ar

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