Senior Associate Software Development Engineer (US Federal)

Your work days are brighter here.

Were 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 were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join youll 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. Were 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 youre building smarter solutions supporting customers or creating a space where everyone belongs youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your return well 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 youve found a match in Workday and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

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).

Workday is proud of its diverse workforce but regrets that it is currently unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

As an Engineer at Workday you will analyze build program debug and modify software improvements and/or new products used in local networked or Internet-related computer programs. Code may be used in commercial or end-user applications such as materials management financial management HRIS mobile apps or desktop applications products. Using current programming language and technologies you write code complete programming and perform testing and debugging of applications. You also complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Expect to interact with users to define system requirements and/or vital modifications.

About You

Are you a software engineer that wants to learn development craft by working with bright senior engineers

Do you like the challenges of solving complex business problems that can help millions of users

Do you do your best work when collaborating with small agile teams made up of some of the brightest engineers in the industry

Do you have a passion for innovation and software design that meets high standards of code quality

Are you attracted to a work culture that promotes fun recognition and innovation

If this sounds like you heres the game plan. After participating in our technology boot camp youll get to dive immediately into building a product that is appreciated by hundreds of customers such as: Netflix lululemon athletica and many others. With every dev project that you work on here youll create a direct impact on Workdays product suite that pushes the latest innovations in cloud and mobile technology. And your contributions will be part of what makes Workday outstanding: our culture our core values our company meetings our dedication to sustainability our recognition programs but most importantly our people. With your talent well continue winning our game in the cloud!

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship

• 2 years experience in software development engineering preferably within a SaaS environment.

• 1 year of experience in Java

• Experience with UML Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service) technologies

• Experience with XML and Integration technologies is a plus

• Metadata-driven definitional development experience is a plus.

• Experience designing/developing business application

• 4 year degree in a computer related field or related experience

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in Algorithmic ThinkingBasic experience with API Development

• Understanding of Code Testing methodologies

• Basic understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles like inheritance polymorphism encapsulation and abstraction

• Solid understanding of Software Development principles

• Basic experience with Source Control Management (SCM) tools

• Proven track record with Team Collaboration in a software development team.

• Basic skills in creating Technical Writing Documentation

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 candidates 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 Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

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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