Software Development Engineer - Integration Platform (US Federal)

About the Team Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long‑term thinking. You will be working with the Workday Integration Platform team. Our mission is to build a world‑class integration platform that empowers Workday customers to connect seamlessly with our services. We are a team of expert engineers passionate about developing robust, scalable, and highly available systems that serve as the backbone for thousands of critical integrations. If you’re looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission‑driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday. About the Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government. Due to federal government security requirements, all Workday personnel working on the contracts must be United States citizens (naturalized or native). The position may require onsite work at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area. As a Software Engineer on the 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 role emphasizes code quality, thoughtful design, and tight‑knit collaboration. You will serve as a key technical liaison between the Integration Platform and the Workday Government organization, influencing our core observability strategy while ensuring our platform meets the rigorous demands of our Federal customers. About You This role may 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 is preferred. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of strong professional background in Java and extensive experience with multithreading and concurrency. Ability to design and develop enterprise solutions with a focus on high quality, scalability, and availability. A minimalist approach to design, preferring to build small, reusable components that can be embedded in larger frameworks. Proven understanding and practical use of Design Patterns and Object‑Oriented Programming. Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills. Experience in software development using Java or Scala is preferred. Other Qualifications Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+). Experience with distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, networks, and databases (MySQL). Pay Transparency Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston Base Pay Range: $137,000 USD – $205,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $123,900 USD – $222,000 USD As 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. Detailed information will be shared during the hiring process. Flexible Work Approach We combine the best of in‑person and remote work. We expect team members to spend at least half (50%) of their time each quarter in the office or in the field with customers, prospects, and partners, while allowing flexibility to create a schedule that suits personal and business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr