Principal Cloud Engineer - US Federal

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.

As the Principal Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding Workday’s cloud adoption strategy and leading the technical aspects of our transition to the Public Cloud. In this critical technical leadership position, you will have the opportunity to shape and implement cloud best practices, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful migration of our applications and infrastructure to the chosen cloud platform. You will use Infrastructure-as-code and automation to make continuous improvements to how the team maintains the infrastructure and services they own.

• • Preferred DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level Il certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+)

  • 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.

  • 7+ years experience with Linux operating systems

  • Expertise with building solutions in the Public Cloud (AWS or GCP) to meet scalability and reliability needs of web-scale applications.

  • Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (GIT, ArgoCD, etc.) pipelines for adhering to Infrastructure-as-code standard processes

  • Experience with communication protocols, restful services, service-oriented architecture, distributed systems, and microservices.

  • Proven track record of successfully leading cloud transformation initiatives for large-scale enterprises.

  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, standard methodologies, and security principles.

  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

  • Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.

• Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with the company's objectives, leveraging Public Cloud.

• Design cloud-based solutions and architectures that meet security, scalability, reliability, and performance requirements.

• Lead the migration of existing on-premises infrastructure and applications to the public cloud.

• Collaborate with application teams to assess and plan the cloud readiness of their services.

• Automate deployment processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency in cloud resource provisioning.

• Establish cloud governance policies, guidelines, and best practices to maintain compliance and optimize resource usage.

• Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations.

• Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resources to improve performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend solutions to optimize cloud spending.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a growing team of cloud engineers.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

• Collaborate with cloud service providers and other third-party vendors to tap into their expertise and tools effectively.

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

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