Sr. Cloud 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.

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About the Team

The Cloud Engineering team is at the heart of our infrastructure. We are responsible for designing, building, and operating the foundational cloud platform that powers Workday's applications. We are a collaborative group of engineers passionate about automation, scalability, security, and resilience. We work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure Workday's services are highly available, performant, and secure. We are committed to continuous improvement and using innovative technologies to deliver the best possible experience for our customers.

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in the design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining features, integrating various systems, and supporting our overall cloud architecture. You will contribute to the development and execution of Workday's cloud implementation strategy, building services to improve security, resilience, and usability. You will tap into your expertise in automation, scripting, and monitoring to ensure the smooth operation of our cloud environment.

Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement features and integrations within Workday's cloud infrastructure.
- Maintain and support existing cloud services and infrastructure components.
- Collect and analyze metrics and logs to create dashboards and improve system observability.
- Automate routine tasks and deploy scripts using version control systems (e.g., Git) and various programming languages.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams (development, operations, security) to improve system operability through continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
- Fix and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
- Mentor junior team members and chip in to knowledge sharing.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer.
• 3+ years with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP). AWS Preferred.
• 3+ years of proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
• 2+ years with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• 2+ years with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• 2+ years with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• 2+ years monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk).
• 3+ years demonstrating a strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls).
• Confirmed problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with at least 3 years of experience in a production environment.

Other Qualifications

• Experience with various Cloud Computing service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and methodologies, particularly in automating software delivery and infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications.
• Experience with Linux system administration, including shell scripting and server configuration.
• Knowledge of Cloud Networking concepts, including network virtualization and security protocols within cloud environments.

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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