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$163,800 – $245,800
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What this role is
This role involves building and operating cloud-based microservices on AWS and Kubernetes that power Workday's developer platform for federal government customers. You'll own services end-to-end from design through production reliability, with a strong backend focus and occasional frontend work, serving the mission of modernizing U.S. federal agency operations.
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Skills this role names
- Amazon CloudFront
- Amazon EC2
- Amazon S3
- Amazon SNS
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- AWS Lambda
- CI/CD
- Cursor AI
- Docker
- DynamoDB
- Git
- GitHub Copilot
- Go
- Java
- Kubernetes
- MySQL
- React
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years full stack development with backend as primary focus
- 5+ years object-oriented or functional programming in Java or Go
- 3+ years hands-on containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
- 2+ years AWS and Kubernetes cloud development
- 2+ years building and operating products in cloud environments
- Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- U.S. citizenship (naturalized or native)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to have
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
- DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAT Level II certification
- Experience with prompt engineering in development workflows
- Expertise in automated end-to-end testing
- Mentorship experience
- Knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP)