Senior Full Stack Software Development Engineer, Workday

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CA$132.8-199.2k

Salary dependent on US location: $145,900 USD - $259,200

React

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Java

Elasticsearch

Gradle

Kotlin

Terraform

Jenkins

Cypress

Spring

Senior and Expert level

Denver

Vancouver

More information about location

Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance

Job no longer available

Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Job no longer available

CA$132.8-199.2k

Salary dependent on US location: $145,900 USD - $259,200

React

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Java

Elasticsearch

Gradle

Kotlin

Terraform

Jenkins

Cypress

Spring

Senior and Expert level

Denver

Vancouver

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BHRInternal toolsAnalyticsFinancial ServicesCloud Computing

Company mission

To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We're seeking driven problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering customer value quickly and making an impact
Ideal candidates will be exceptionally strong individual contributors, self-starters who tackle complex problems, create innovative solutions, and mentor others
7+ years of Object-Oriented Design and Programming experience building enterprise-level software with a focus on performance, scalability and security as part of a multi-functional team. (Kotlin/Java/spring boot or functional programming background preferred)
3+ years experience in front-end development; creating RESTful Web applications, developed within the React ecosystem
Experienced in build technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle and Jenkins
Experienced in deployments technologies. (Terraform, yaml are preferred)
Proficient in producing high quality technical documentation
Demonstrable track record in technical leadership - people, product & process
Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience with ML technologies, agent design, and LLM models is a plus
Experience developing distributed and concurrent systems; secure, fault tolerant, highly available, recoverable, consistent, scalable, and predictable and the tradeoffs therein
Strong focus on performance, scalability, and security of services
Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced, Scrum-based environment
Proven troubleshooting and triaging skills to resolve escalated production and customer issues
Skilled in turning ambiguous problems into clear solutions
Able to balance priorities and communicate cross-functionally
Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with multiple programming languages and paradigms is a plus

What the job involves

You'll collaborate with Product Managers, UX, design, and research to solve real user challenges
Write and maintain robust, efficient, and testable code using top-tier languages, frameworks, and tools, including React, Kotlin, Webflux, Elasticsearch, TypeScript, Cypress, CI/CD, Jenkins, Gradle, and machine learning technologies
Lead and mentor other engineers on the team
Design and lead meaningful features with a strong focus on non-functional requirements. (scalability, performance, monitoring, maintenance, security, usability and quality etc)
Be a flexible teammate as part of a fast-paced product development team
Use your proven troubleshooting and triaging skills to resolve escalated production and customer issues
Provide technical influence within the team, with ability to lead technical & functional discussions
Suggest enhancements for the product and build pipelines
Operate as a self-starter who can effectively manage numerous projects simultaneously, meet aggressive deadlines, and thrive in a multifaceted environment. You can expect a high-profile position on a great team with many challenges and rewards

Application process

End Date: February 14, 2025

Our take

Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.

The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities.. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.

Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, WOrkday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

16% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.2)

Trustpilot (1.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Oct 2011

$85m

SERIES F

Apr 2009

$75m

SERIES E

Total funding: $215.3m

Company HQ

Pleasanton, CA

Leadership

Aneel Bhusri

(Co-Founder & Executive Chair)

Annel began his career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. He then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005, where he has served as the CEO ever since.

Carl Eschenbach

(CEO)

Carl joined Workday in 2022 as Co-CEO, becoming CEO in 2024. He has also been a Partner at Sequoia Capital since 2016. Previously, he spent 14 years at VMware as President and COO and 3 years at Inktomi Corporation as the VP of North America Sales.

Peter Bailis

(CTO)

Prior to joining Workday in 2025, People was a VP of Engineering at Google. He also previously founded Sisu Data, where he served as the CEO for over 5 years.

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