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 TeamWelcome to the Identity & Access Management (IAM) organization at Workday! We are a creative and innovative team focused on building Customer Identity & Access Management tools and technologies that enable our customers to create secure experiences and protect their data on the Workday platform. We build performant, scalable, reliable and globally distributed technology used by many of the most successful companies – if that sounds like fun, come join us!About the RoleAs a Senior Software Engineering Manager within Workday's IAM Organization, you will be a key player, not only in leading team(s) of engineers, but also in helping us define and optimize our technology and operational practices. You will be responsible for creating a collaborative and inclusive environment with high performing engineers and ensuring timely delivery of exceptional software products. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineering manager with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of software development, object-oriented languages, and proficiency in distributed systems and cloud/SaaS technologies.Key Responsibilities:Team Mentoring: Provide thoughtful career and professional development mentoring to your team that lets your team grow and accomplish great things.Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to multiple software development teams, ensuring cohesion, and motivation while fostering a culture of excellence.Technical Expertise: Utilize your experience in JVM-based languages and distributed cloud/SaaS systems to guide and support your team(s).Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, other engineering leaders, and multi-functional teams to ensure the alignment of development efforts with company objectives.Communication: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical ideas effectively to different stakeholders.Project Management: Be adept at estimating technical work and timelines, and help prioritize sprint work across teams to meet deadlines and keep projects on track.About YouWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our team. If you are a strong leader with a passion for delivering high-quality software and creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where high-performing engineers can thrive, we want you to be a part of our growing family! Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).7+ years of software development experience.4+ years of experience in an engineering management role.Other Qualifications:Experience owning/operating SaaS/cloud-based distributed systems.Strong knowledge of multi-threaded, object-oriented languages like Java, Go, etc.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.High EQ with proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.Strong project management, prioritization, and time management skills.Strong technical background with a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends.Knowledge of Identity and Access Management technology 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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