Senior Full Stack 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

We are seeking a creative and skilled Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in building and enhancing our industry-leading Core Reporting and Analytics platform. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing end-to-end solutions, from intuitive and visually engaging user interfaces to robust and scalable back-end services. You will work with a dedicated team of engineers and product managers to build the next generation of our analytics platform, empowering our users to gain actionable insights from their data through interactive dashboards, compelling data visualizations, and powerful ad-hoc reporting capabilities. If you are passionate about crafting outstanding user experiences and have a strong background in Full Stack development, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in the following areas:

Algorithmic Thinking: Understanding of core algorithms and data structures to solve complex challenges across the stack, from UI state management, rendering performance to back-end service optimization

API Integration: Experience working with modern APIs, including RESTful services, and integrating data from Java-based backends into React applications.

Code Testing: Familiarity with testing practices such as Unit, Integration, and E2E Testing, ideally using tools like React Testing Library to maintain quality and reliability.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Working knowledge of OOP principles (e.g., encapsulation, inheritance) and how to apply them in Java and TypeScript when building reusable React components.

Software Development: Solid understanding of software development fundamentals with hands-on experience in React, TypeScript, Java, along with familiarity with HTML and CSS. Agile or Scrum team experience is a plus.

Team Collaboration: Comfortable working in a collaborative team setting, participating in code reviews, pair programming, and Agile ceremonies to support team efficiency and learning.

Technical Documentation: Ability to contribute to documentation for component usage, API integration, and internal best practices to support knowledge sharing across the team.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with back-end development, using one or more Java, Node.js, Python
• Added advantage you have experience with at least one Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as: JavaScript / TypeScript OR React / Angular / Vue.js (React preferred)
• 3+ years Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs / GraphQL APIs
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance trade-offs
• Experience building SaaS products in cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Other Qualifications

• Highly motivated and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and problem-solving attitude.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes is a plus)
• Understanding of logging, monitoring, and observability

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Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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