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Software Development Engineer - US Federal

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At a Glance

Location
USA.VA.Reston, United States
Work Regime
onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-04-09

Key Requirements

Required Skills

JavaPython

Domain Knowledge

  • Government
  • SaaS

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

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Requirements

An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.

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.

5+ years of experience designing/developing business applications

5+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance

Experience with JSON, REST, and GraphQL is a plus

Responsibilities

An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.

Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and analysis of requirements

Design and develop a product in a metadata-driven development environment

Build and maintain robust, efficient and maintainable code using an object-oriented framework and class modeling

Solve customer reported issues

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.

From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands. Here, curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. You’ll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission.

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 Government.

Our Product Development and QA organization spans across various products, serving a wide range of customers worldwide. Every project you undertake with us contributes to Workday's outstanding culture, core values, and dedication to excellence. We're proud to have received numerous awards and accolades for our products, outstanding workplace culture, and commitment to sustainability. With your talent, we continue to lead the way in cloud technology and make a difference in the lives of our customers.

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