Workday · 9 hours ago
Software Engineer, BDS Hadoop Engineer - US Federal
Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people and resources. The Big Data Platform team is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement solutions in a hybrid-cloud environment, focusing on scalable data analytics and modernizing Hadoop infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop scalable solutions on both Workday Data Centers and Public Cloud
Rapidly build new applications and automate operations on one of the largest big data clusters on earth
Help modernize our on-premise Hadoop infrastructure to provide public cloud-like services
Work on multiple types of software development including REST services, logging/monitoring, and DevOps
Collaborate with other team members to deliver innovative tools that solve challenging problems
Improve our team's capabilities by applying ground breaking technologies
Serve in an on-call rotation for handling urgent production issues
Qualification
Required
6+ years of software engineering experience
Proficient in programming/systems engineering knowledge, primarily in Java/Python/Ruby
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
Bachelors Degree in CS or Equivalent
Familiarity with enterprise security, encryption-at rest/authentication/authorization
Willingness to work on large enterprise software projects that span multiple teams, deliver on-time while working in a fast paced agile environment
Understanding of how Hadoop/Spark cluster works
Familiar with distributed computing design patterns
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker container
General knowledge about public cloud capabilities and architecture
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Expertise in designing, implementing, and analyzing algorithms to solve complex problems, optimize business processes, improve data analysis, and enhance decision-making strategies
Proficient in the entire software lifecycle (conception, design, programming, testing, and maintenance), applying knowledge of programming languages, data structures, and system build to deliver custom solutions and ensure software performance and security
Experienced in tracking and managing code changes using SCM tools, including version and branch management, and conflict resolution
Capable of encouraging a positive and inclusive team environment to improve team efficiency, facilitate effective decision-making, and assist with project management
Able to streamline the development process and maintain codebase integrity, ensuring accurate documentation and reversibility of changes
Preferred
An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred
Benefits
Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants
Company
Workday
Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M
Recent News
2026-01-09
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