Software Engineer - DevOps (US Federal)

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. Workday’s Core Services Platform Engineering team, we’re dedicated to empowering workmate productivity through our innovative platforms, tools, and services. Our team thoughtfully runs Cloud, Systems, and Network engineering and operations, driven by a genuine passion for problem‑solving, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer service. If you’re looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission‑driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday. About the Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mid/Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing Platform Engineering team. You will play a critical role in building, scaling, and maintaining our Kubernetes‑based platform, enabling our engineering organization to deliver products quickly and reliably. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies, solve challenging problems, and contribute to the foundation of our infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and a collaborative mindset. This role involves collaborating with teams across multiple locations and time zones. You will need to be adept at communicating effectively and building strong relationships with colleagues in diverse locations. Responsibilities Design and implement solutions for our Kubernetes platform, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools. Build and maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools like Terraform and Argo CD. Provide support and troubleshooting for platform‑related issues, working closely with development teams to resolve problems. Implement and maintain security best practices for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes. Collaborate effectively with other engineers, development teams, and stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones. Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space. Requirements This role may require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level. Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with infrastructure, either on‑premises or cloud‑based, with a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security. Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, architecture, and administration. Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience. Other Qualifications Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+). Infrastructure as code: Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform. CI/CD: Experience with building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD. Cloud experience: 3+ years experience working with AWS cloud services in a production setting. Programming skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably GoLang or Python. Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Nice to haves Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana). Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks. Experience with Apache Spark, Docker, Kubernetes. Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, click here. Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 USD – $205,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD – $222,000 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you’ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote “home office” roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. 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