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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
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About the Team
Workday, founded in 2005, stands as a groundbreaking force in the human capital and financial management industry, with a global presence and a diverse array of customers. Across our offices worldwide, our teams are united by a shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and excellence!In Workday’s Core Software Platform Engineering team, we're dedicated to empowering workmate productivity through our innovative platforms, tools, and services. Our team thoughtfully runs Cloud, Systems, and Network engineering and operations, driven by a genuine passion for problem-solving, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer service.
About the Role
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).
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our high-performing Platform Engineering team. You will be responsible for empowering our engineering organization to build and ship products quickly and reliably by providing a robust and scalable Kubernetes-based platform. You will lead a team of dedicated engineers focused on building, scaling, and maintaining our infrastructure and internal tooling. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
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.
Operations:
Lead the development, maintenance, and evolution of our Kubernetes-based platform, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and security.
Drive the adoption of best practices for infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and automation.
Work closely with development and product teams to understand their requirements.
Champion a culture of observability and monitoring to ensure platform health and performance
Team leadership and development:
Lead, mentor, and coach a team of platform engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, professional development, and high performance.
Drive technical decision-making and architectural discussions within the team.
Meet performance metrics, goals, and schedules for the Platform Engineering team, ensuring alignment to service level agreements (SLAs).
Foster a collaborative and data-informed team, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing between the broader Core Software application and software teams.
Incident and problem management:
Lead the team in responding to, triaging, and resolving platform incidents, minimizing downtime and impact on users.
Assist in conducting post-mortems to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
Proactively identify and address potential problems before they impact the platform.
Establish and run an effective escalation process for incidents and ensure timely resolution of high-priority issues and ensure proper handoff between global operations leadership and engineers.
Security & compliance:
Ensure the platform adheres to security best practices and industry standards.
Implement and maintain security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and systems.
Stay abreast of security threats and vulnerabilities, proactively addressing potential risks.
Reporting and documentation:
Provide regular updates to collaborators on platform performance, incidents, and projects.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Track and report on key platform metrics to identify areas for improvement.
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 You
Basic Qualifications3+ years in a similar role, managing global teams in a delivery-focused environment.
5+ years of hands-on experience working with infrastructure, either on-premise or cloud-based, with a deep understanding of systems architecture, networking, and security.
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
Other Qualifications
Leadership Experience: Proven track record of successfully leading and managing engineering teams, with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Team Building and Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerization technologies (Docker, etc.), infrastructure as code tools (Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with AWS and Go is a plus.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and drive consensus within the team.
Passion for Platform Engineering: A genuine interest in building and maintaining scalable and reilable infrastructure platforms.
Additional Attributes:Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment.
Diligent and committed to delivering high-quality work
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.VA.McLean (Tyson's Corner)
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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