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Sr Software Application Engineer

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Workday, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Java Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Sr Software Application Engineer page is loaded## Sr Software Application Engineer remote type:
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USA, VA, McLean time type:
Full Time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR-0103063
** 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.
** 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!
Joining our team means embarking on a journey of opportunity to advance your career and contribute to impactful solutions that shape industries. Whether you thrive with solving sophisticated business problems, collaborating with agile teams, or championing innovation and software design, Workday offers an environment where your talents can thrive.
Our Product Development and QA organization spans across various products, serving a wide range of customers worldwide. Every project you undertake with us contributes to Workday's outstanding culture, core values, and dedication to excellence. We're proud to have received numerous awards and accolades for our products, outstanding workplace culture, and commitment to sustainability. With your talent, we continue to lead the way in cloud technology and make a difference in the lives of our customers worldwide!
** About the Role
*** Collaborate with Product Managers and QA Engineers on functional design and analysis of requirements
* Lead the design and development of products in a metadata-driven environment
* Build and maintain robust, efficient and maintainable code using an object-oriented framework and class modeling
* Troubleshoot customer reported issues
* Mentor and learn from other team members through pair programming, code reviews, hackathons, etc.
** 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
**** 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. An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly is preferred.
***
* Basic Qualifications:

*** 8+ years experience with UML, Web application development or SaaS (Software as a Service) technologies
* 8+ years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.
* 8+ years of experience designing/developing business applications
* 8+ years of experience with design and analysis of software for performance
* Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
** Other

Qualifications:

*** Experience leading agile/scrum teams, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers to foster their professional growth and development
* Must be a collaborative…
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