Sr Software Development Engineer (US Federal)

Workday is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their UI Platform team, which is responsible for building the software that powers the Workday user experience for millions of users daily. This role specifically supports US Federal Government contracts and requires US citizenship.

The position involves designing and developing cloud-scale web services using Java or Kotlin, working with technologies including Spring Boot, Git, JUnit, Gradle, Mockito, Redis, RabbitMQ, and various cloud services. The team operates in an agile environment, focusing on delivering powerful and intuitive experiences for end users while enabling other developers to create applications efficiently.

This is a hybrid role offering significant flexibility, requiring 50% office presence quarterly. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $153,600 to $230,400 USD for the Beaverton location, with additional benefits including bonus plans and stock grants.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience in enterprise web applications, strong expertise in Java and Spring, and a background in microservice architectures. They should be passionate about software development, demonstrate technical leadership capabilities, and excel in collaborative environments.

Workday stands out for its employee-centric culture, which began with a conversation over breakfast between its founders. The company values putting people first, maintaining a healthy work environment, and promoting collaboration. They're committed to supporting their communities and the planet while maintaining profitability.

The role offers opportunities to work on significant projects serving major clients like Netflix, Patagonia, Sony, and Target. Team members participate in an on-call support rotation to ensure reliable service delivery and have the chance to mentor others while continuing their own professional growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.