Software Development Engineer

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.

About The Team

As part of the Platform team, you will play a key role in improving developer experience by developing and maintaining backend systems that are crucial to our platform's functionality and scalability. You will also create tools for the efficient delivery of SaaS applications supporting hundreds of multi-tenant clients.

You will be part of a central team, collaborating on projects across all our development teams. This role offers exposure to diverse technologies and the opportunity to work with teammates possessing varied skills, including backend developers and data engineers

About The Role

• Improving Developer Experience: Continuously improve the tools, processes, and workflows that developers use to build, test, and deploy their applications, with a focus on efficiency and ease of use.
• Scaling the System: Collaborate with the team to design and implement scalable solutions that can support hundreds of SaaS clients, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Backend Development: Develop backend systems and APIs using Python, FastAPI, Celery, and other relevant technologies, following best practices and coding standards.
• Repository Skeletons: Create and maintain repository skeletons that serve as the foundation for new projects, ensuring consistency and adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Internal Libraries: Develop and maintain common internal libraries that are used across projects, promoting code reuse and maintaining consistency.
• Configuration Management: Implement and maintain systems for managing account settings and configurations for multi-tenant environments, ensuring data isolation and security.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor the performance of backend systems, identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization, and implement necessary changes to improve scalability and efficiency.
  
  

About You

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on scalable and high-performance systems in SaaS companies.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks such as FastAPI.
• Experience with asynchronous task queues like Celery.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code review.
• Experience with Kubernetes-native applications and a strong understanding of DevOps culture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

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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