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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will design scalable services, mentor juniors, optimize deployments, and collaborate on innovative data analytics tools.
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Your work days are brighter here.

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

As a Senior Software Development Engineer on Workday’s Performance and Capacity Tools team, you will help define and deliver the future of our data analytics ecosystem. In this role, you’ll work closely with DevOps engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional partners to create and deploy innovative tools that bring clarity to complex usage patterns. Your work will empower teams across Workday to make informed, data-driven decisions at scale.

About the Role

  • Design & Develop: Architect robust, scalable services and solutions using TypeScript, Kubernetes (EKS), and AWS services.

  • Lead & Mentor: Provide technical guidance, set best practices, and support the professional growth of junior engineers.

  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with DevOps, Product, and various engineering teams to align on requirements, roadmaps, and deliverables.

  • Optimize Delivery: Contribute to and refine CI/CD pipelines to ensure the efficient deployment of new features and services.

Champion Cloud Solutions: Package and publish offerings to the AWS Marketplace, enabling seamless deployment and management for customers.

About You

About You

  • You thrive on turning complex technical challenges into elegant, user-centered solutions.

  • You’re a continuous learner, motivated to explore the latest tools and best practices.

  • You value collaboration and believe diverse perspectives lead to stronger outcomes.

  • You excel at mentoring, nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

Basic Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, focusing on designing, coding, and testing large-scale applications.

  • 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience (EKS, S3, Secrets Manager, IAM, etc.).

  • 3+ years working with Kubernetes, ideally setting up EKS clusters from scratch.

  • Proficiency in TypeScript and Python, including building REST or RPC microservices.

  • Strong foundation in React core concepts (components, state management, lifecycle methods, hooks) and familiarity with libraries like React Router, Redux, or Axios.

  • Hands-on knowledge of Node.js (asynchronous programming, RESTful APIs).

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TeamCity).

  • Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, Pulumi, or similar).

  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs/ODMs.

  • Understanding of security best practices (authentication, authorization, input validation) and performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to AWS Marketplace packaging and deployment or a strong willingness to learn.

  • Background in developing customer-facing UIs or configuration portals for cloud-based services.

  • Proven track record in an agile, fast-paced environment.

  • Familiarity with AWS CDK, CDKTF, AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM), or Docker.

  • Understanding of AWS security best practices (IAM policies, secure networking).


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.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

Top Skills

AWS
Ci/Cd
Kubernetes
Node.js
Python
React
SQL
Terraform
Typescript

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