Backend Platform 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: Enhance tools, processes, and workflows for developers to boost efficiency and ease of use.
• Scaling the System: Design and implement scalable solutions to support hundreds of SaaS clients while ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Backend Development: Build backend systems and APIs using Python, FastAPI, and Celery, adhering to best practices.
• Repository Skeletons: Create and maintain repository templates for new projects, ensuring consistency with architectural guidelines.
• Internal Libraries: Develop and manage common internal libraries for code reuse and consistency across projects.
• Configuration Management: Maintain systems for managing account settings in multi-tenant environments, ensuring data security.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor backend performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations 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.
  
  

Advantages:

• Experience with a PostgreSQL/ MongoDB/ RabbitMQ.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools and multi-tenant systems is a plus.
  
  

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!

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