Software Development Engineer (Java - Developer Experience)

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since the happiness development and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. Thats why we look after our people communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine however that manifests: you dont need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion its what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Seeking a Software Engineering role with an aim to make a significant impact in a premier engineering organization Look no further! Workday Inc is looking for a software engineer professional who can contribute their expertise to our outstanding team in Boulder.

Workday is hiring a backend Software Engineer who will work with a team to develop critical platforms and tools to support a global team building backend core services. This team is responsible for developing a world-class developer experience and delivery for services core to Workdays backend platform. You will have the chance to collaborate with engineers worldwide contributing to our companys success. Join our team as we redefine the developer experience and strive to be at the forefront of excellence.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain JVM-based software applications and developer tools
• Collaborate with teams from various departments to identify software requirements and effectively implement solutions.
• Write clean efficient and well-tested code to ensure high-quality software development
• Identify and resolve issues within software applications to ensure optimal functionality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually enhance your skills

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or an equivalent related field
• 4 years in Java software development
• 2 years experience with improving Developer Tools and Developer Experience
• Experience with Gradle or Maven and general patterns of Java packaging and dependency management

Other Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Development experience in Spring and Spring Boot
• Experience with managing Jenkins pipeline
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes
• Experience with AWS or equivalent Cloud Providers

At Workday we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We also offer reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you require any assistance or accommodation please contact us at

Join our ambitious team of software engineers and be a part of our journey to create world-class software solutions. Apply today and take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career at Workday Inc.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work were 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 youll 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.

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