Sr Cloud Engineer (US Federal)

Overview Workday’s Public Cloud Infrastructure Team is a diverse group of software developers, cloud engineers, and site reliability engineers that work together to ensure our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and highly available. We focus on enabling Workday’s growth in the public cloud by crafting, deploying, and maintaining fully automated, resilient, and scalable infrastructure‑as‑a‑service. About the Role This role supports one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government. Due to federal government security requirements, all personnel working on the contracts must be United States citizens (naturalized or native). As a Sr Cloud Engineer, you will guide Workday’s cloud adoption strategy and lead the technical aspects of our transition to the Public Cloud. Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with company objectives, using a public cloud. Design cloud‑based solutions and architectures that meet security, scalability, reliability, and performance requirements. Collaborate with application teams to assess and plan the cloud readiness of their services; automate deployment processes to ensure consistency and efficiency. Establish cloud governance policies, guidelines, and best practices to maintain compliance and optimize resource usage; implement robust security measures to safeguard critical data. Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resources to enhance performance and cost‑effectiveness; identify cost‑saving opportunities and recommend solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a growing team of cloud engineers; cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Collaborate with cloud service providers and other third‑party vendors to apply their expertise and tools effectively. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience with one or more public cloud providers: AWS or GCP. Minimum 5 years of experience with Linux operating systems. Minimum 8 years of experience in one of the following functional languages: Ruby, Go, or Python. Minimum 8 years of experience delivering Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform or Ansible. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred. Additional Qualifications Expertise building solutions in the public cloud to meet scalability and reliability needs of web‑scale applications. Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (GIT, ArgoCD, etc.) to adhere to Infrastructure‑as‑Code best practices. Experience with communication protocols, RESTful services, service‑oriented architecture, distributed systems, and microservices. Proven track record of successfully leading cloud transformation initiatives for large‑scale enterprises. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, standard processes, and security principles. Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture. Expertise in designing, implementing, and analyzing algorithms to optimize business processes and data analysis. Proficient in the entire software lifecycle, applying knowledge of programming languages, data structures, and system build to deliver custom solutions. Experience tracking and managing code changes using SCM tools, including version and branch management. Capability to encourage a positive and inclusive team environment, improve efficiency, facilitate decision‑making, and assist with project management. Ability to streamline development processes and maintain codebase integrity, ensuring accurate documentation and reversibility of changes. Compensation The annualized base salary spans $163,800 to $245,800 USD for the primary location in VA, Reston, with additional U.S. locations ranging from $148,200 to $264,000 USD. Performance may include a bonus plan, role‑specific commission, or stock grants. Compensation is based on geography, experience, skills, duties, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employment Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered as per applicable Fair Chance law. Workday complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Workday