Software Development Engineer - Integration Platform; US Federal

As a Software Engineer on the Workday Integration Platform team, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, and developer-friendly solutions that support everything from logs and metrics to system health and diagnostics. This hands‑on engineering position emphasizes code quality, thoughtful design, and close collaboration.

Workday Government focuses on outcomes that serve U.S. federal agencies. The Integration Platform team builds a world‑class platform that empowers customers to connect seamlessly with Workday services, providing robust, scalable, and highly available systems.

We are looking for Engineers who will act as a key technical liaison between the Integration Platform and Workday Government. Your contributions will shape our core observability strategy and ensure the platform meets the rigorous demands of federal customers.

Due to federal government security requirements, all personnel working on these contracts must be United States citizens (naturalized or native). The role may also 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 clearance is preferred.

• 3+ years of professional experience in Java and extensive expertise with multi‑threading and concurrency.
• The ability to design and develop enterprise solutions focused on high quality, scalability, and availability.
• A minimalist approach to design, preferring small, reusable components that can be embedded in larger frameworks.
• Proven understanding and practical use of design patterns and object‑oriented programming.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills, thriving on close teamwork to meet delivery goals.
• Experience in software development using Java or Scala is preferred.

• Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+).
• Experience with distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Kafka, Kubernetes, networking, and databases such as MySQL.

May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Pay ranges vary based on location. As part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, and annual refresh stock grants. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

Primary

Location:

USA.VA.Reston

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $137,000 – $205,400

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 – $222,000

We combine the best of in‑person and remote work. Teams are expected to spend at least 50% of their time each quarter in the office or in the field, while maintaining flexibility to adapt schedules to business, team, and personal needs.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring experience.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.