Sr Associate Software Development Engineer

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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

Following the recent acquisition of Sana, we are expanding our development team to take Workday Learning, powered by Sana, to the next level.
At Workday, we empower the world’s largest organizations to adapt and thrive by unifying Finance, HR, and Planning in a single enterprise cloud. We’re serious about what we do, and we're passionate about our mission to deliver innovative enterprise applications. We foster a culture where people come first, diversity is celebrated, and innovation is driven by a commitment to doing good in our communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced engineer to collaborate in a fast paced agile environment. You will be required to:

Design, develop and deliver enterprise grade solutions.
Develop an OO product in a metadata driven development environment
Write and maintain proven, robust, efficient and maintainable code using an OO framework and tools
Write reliable unit, integration, and system level tests that will run on our CD pipeline.
Mentor and learn from other team members through pairing, code reviews, knowledge shares, hackathons, etc.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive technical initiatives.

About You

Basic Qualifications 
2+ years of experience in software development engineering, preferably within a SaaS environment.

2+ years of experience with programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, or Scala.

Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles, such as polymorphism and encapsulation, and their real-world applications.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.

Passionate about Agile methodologies and building scalable, performant, and resilient Enterprise Business Applications.

Proven ability to adapt quickly and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Strong understanding of the value of automated testing at all levels of the testing pyramid.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, maintaining a "customer-first" mindset.

Other Qualifications
 

Demonstrated ability in Algorithmic Thinking, including common data structures and sorting algorithms, to solve complex logic and data processing problems.

Basic experience with API Development, including an understanding of RESTful principles, GraphQL, or standard request/response cycles.

Understanding of Code Testing methodologies, such as unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, and familiarity with automated testing frameworks.

Solid understanding of Software Development principles and familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines or Scrum-based workflows.

Basic experience with Source Control Management (SCM) tools, such as GitHub or GitLab.

Proven ability in Team Collaboration within a cross-functional software development environment.

Basic skills in Technical Writing for creating clear internal documentation, such as API references or system architecture overviews.

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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