Workday Mid/Senior Platform EngineerYour 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.About the RoleThis role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mid/Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing Platform Engineering team.
You will play a critical role in building, scaling, and maintaining our Kubernetes-based platform, enabling our engineering organization to deliver products quickly and reliably. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve challenging problems, and contribute to the foundation of our infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and a collaborative mindset.This role involves collaborating with teams across multiple locations and time zones. You will need to be adept at communicating effectively and building strong relationships with colleagues in diverse locations.Responsibilities:Design and implement solutions for our Kubernetes platform, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.Build and maintain core platform components, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using tools like Terraform and Argo CD.Provide support and troubleshooting for platform-related issues, working closely with development teams to resolve problems.Implement and maintain security best practices for the platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform components and processes. Actively participate in knowledge sharing within the team.Collaborate effectively with other engineers, development teams, and stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in the platform engineering space.This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native).About YouThis 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:5+ years of hands-on experience working with infrastructure, either on-premises or cloud-based, with a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security.Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, architecture, and administration.Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experienceOther 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+)Infrastructure as code: Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.CI/CD: Experience with building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and tools like Argo CD.Cloud experience: 3+ years experience working with AWS cloud services in a production setting.Programming skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably GoLang or Python.Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Nice to haves:Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana).Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.Experience with Apache Spark, Docker, Kubernetes