Software Application Engineer (US Federal)

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We're 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, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll 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. We're 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 you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll 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, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team
The Federal Talent team at Workday develops cutting-edge software empowering federal agencies to manage talent effectively. We are passionate about streamlining processes for recruiting, hiring, professional development, and performance management. We truly have the opportunity to improve the federal employee experience. We thrive in a collaborative, Agile environment, embracing innovation and continuous improvement.

In this team, you'll work alongside key architects, product managers, and federal government stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to the unique needs of the federal sector. We value teamwork, open communication, and a shared commitment to our mission.

About the Role

As a Software Applications 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.

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.

About You

You are a passionate software engineer who treats development as a craft-continuously learning, sharing knowledge, and mentoring others. You love tackling complex business problems that impact millions of users, and you thrive in small, highly collaborative agile teams. You care deeply about clean, well-designed, and testable code, and you're excited by building scalable cloud applications that push the boundaries of what's possible. You're energized by innovation, enjoy working in a fun and supportive culture, and are motivated by seeing your work directly improve the experience of customers around the world.

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

Basic Qualification

• 5+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service) technologies
• 5+ years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.
• Experience designing/developing business applications (knowledge of Recruiting systems, Talent Management systems, or Learning platforms is a plus)
• Experience of design and analysis of software for performance
• ship (naturalized or native)

Other Qualification

• Must be a collaborative team player with good verbal and written communication skills
• Metadata-driven definitional development experience is a plus
• Experience with JSON, XML, and Integration technologies is a plus
• Strong knowledge and application of key design patterns in object-oriented development
• Experience in developing applications that prioritize usability and configurability

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 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 click here.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $130,400 USD - $195,600 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD - $222,000 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 you'll 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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