senior Software Engineer ic 8+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Apr 20, 2026

About this role

Workday is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in McLean, VA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Bash, AWS and roughly 8+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
McLean, VA
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
AI Summary
Design and maintain large-scale cloud systems on AWS/GCP using Infrastructure as Code and Terraform. Respond to production incidents, implement deployment automation, and drive tooling improvements. Requires 8+ years DevOps experience, 5+ years AWS, and 3+ years Terraform expertise.

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Job description

from Workday careers

Your work days are brighter here.

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.

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