Sr. Software Engineer - Public Cloud Engineering

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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, it's 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

Are you ready to be a part of something bold and high-impact? We're assembling a world-class engineering team to build the next-generation infrastructure that will enable faster, more agile product launches across new global regions — achieving a scale of magnitude improvement. This is your chance to work on career-defining projects alongside a collaborative and dedicated group of software developers, cloud engineers, and site reliability engineers on Workday’s Public Cloud Infrastructure Team.
Our mission is to empower Workday's growth within the public cloud by building, deploying, and maintaining fully automated, resilient, and scalable infrastructure-as-a-service. We are dedicated to continuous improvement, streamlining processes to focus on delivering innovative solutions that directly contribute to business value.
If you are passionate about the future of cloud infrastructure and automation, and seek a dynamic, multi-cloud environment where you can make a significant impact, Workday is the right place for you. We are looking for out-of-the box thinkers, problem solvers with a can-do attitude and status-quo challengers with a growth mindset to expand this team.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Automation within Workday's Public Cloud Engineering team, you will be a key contributor to our public cloud transformation (AWS or GCP). Your expertise will be central to crafting, implementing, and operating a Workflow & Cloud Environment Build System, accelerating our migration journey and embedding standard methodologies. By using innovative tools and the latest technologies, you'll empower the organization and significantly contribute to Workday's cloud adoption and efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to apply your deep understanding of cloud platforms and strong software engineering skills in a collaborative environment that values impactful innovation.

What You'll Do:

• Drive Cloud Workflow and Build Systems: Automate build, infrastructure, and software configuration management tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Architect and Develop: Design, develop, maintain, and support high-quality in-house software build systems for enterprise-class software, ensuring robust performance and scalability.

• Champion Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Architect and maintain automated pipelines that ensure the continuous and flawless delivery of value to our clients.

• Advance Public Cloud Infrastructure Best Practices: Contribute actively to the ongoing improvement and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for Public Cloud best practices.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with developer and system architecture teams to understand their needs and provide effective solutions.

• Contribute to Solution Design: Assist in the design and implementation of solutions that improve the stability, security, and scalability of our cloud environment.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, using either Python or GoLang as primary programming languages.

• 6+ years of demonstrated professional experience in cloud engineering, with a strong working knowledge in either AWS or GCP.

• 4+ years of professional experience in cloud migration and transformation projects, including practical application of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field
   

Other Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating effectively with multi-functional teams, including software developers and system architects.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform.

• A proven understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including experience with monitoring, alerting, error budgets, and fault analysis.

• Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) technologies, particularly Argo CD and Argo Workflow.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Possession of relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record to effectively address challenges in a dynamic environment

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of cloud infrastructure best practices.

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.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $172,800 USD - $259,200 USD

Additional 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 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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