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. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t 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.At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security.  Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.   Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.  In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.About the TeamWorkday, founded in 2005, stands as a groundbreaking force in the human capital and financial management industry, with a global presence and a diverse array of customers. Across our offices worldwide, our teams are united by a shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and excellence! In Workday’s Core Software Platform Engineering team, were 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.About the Role<div>We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced 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.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement: Design, develop, and implement solutions for our Kubernetes platform, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.</li><li>Build and maintain: Build and maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.</li><li>Automate and optimize: Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.</li><li>Troubleshooting and support: Provide support and troubleshooting for platform-related issues, working closely with development teams to resolve problems.</li><li>Security and compliance: Implement and maintain security best practices for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.</li><li>Documentation and knowledge sharing: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes. Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.</li><li>Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other engineers, development teams, and stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.</li><li>Stay current: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space. </li></ul>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).</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>About YouSenior Software Development Engineer Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of hands-on experience working with infrastructure, either on-premise or cloud-based, with a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security.</li><li>Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, architecture, and administration.</li><li>Bachelors degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience</li></ul>Other Qualifications<ul><li>Infrastructure as code: Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.</li><li>CI/CD: Experience with building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.</li><li>Cloud experience: 3+ years experience working with AWS cloud services in a production setting.</li><li>Programming skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Go.</li><li>Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul>Intermediate Software Development Engineer <div>Basic Qualifications:</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>3+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps, with a focus on infrastructure and platform development.</li><li>3+ years experience working with AWS cloud services in a production setting.</li></ul>Other Qualifications<ul><li>Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, architecture, and administration.</li><li>Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools e.g Terraform.</li><li>Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.</li><li>Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Go.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe 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, please <a href="http://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates" target="_blank">click here</a>.Primary Location: USA.VA.McLean (Tysons Corner)Primary Location Base Pay Range: $161,300 USD - $241,900 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 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 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.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.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!