Your work days are brighter here.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.About the TeamThe Security Platform Engineering team is expanding, and we are looking for new team members to join our Security Integration team. We are a multidisciplinary group of highly skilled engineers working to advance Workday security/ identity platform and accelerate the adoption of its services. We are focused on open standards and an API-first approach. Our mission is to empower development teams to innovate securely at scale while protecting customers' identities and data with best-in-class security solutions!About the RoleThis is a key technical leader role where you will be instrumental in advancing our platform. We are looking for a problem-solver first and foremost. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, navigates ambiguous requirements with ease, and generates groundbreaking ideas. In this role, you will tackle challenging problems, lead through influence, and guide others toward creative, impactful solutions. You will:Partner with leaders in engineering and products to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the security platformDirect and design large-scale features and architectural initiatives that span multiple teamsMentor experienced staff and sets technical standards for the team, including software design and code review practices.Analyze, design and develop solutions for complex product requirementsDevelop tools to streamline adoption of our security servicesWork in several key functional areas of the security platform, including Identity, Authentication, Authorization.Contribute to a collaborative team culture that encourages iteration and innovation.Travel for project-specific needs may be required, generally 1-3 times per year.About YouBasic Qualifications12+ years experience in software development engineering, leading technical initiatives, designing complex systems, and ensuring the scalability and maintainability of software products5+ year experience in the Java programming languages, frameworks, and technologiesBachelor’s degree (Master's degree preferred) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceOther QualificationsDeep mastery of Software Development principles, Algorithmic Thinking, Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and architectural patterns and their application in architecting highly scalable and maintainable software systemsDeep expertise and experience in API Development (REST) and designing and building microservicesExpert understanding of testing methodologies and experience in architecting and leading unit, system, integration, performance, security tests and observability toolsExtensive experience with Source Control Management (SCM) tools such as Git, BitBucket, Jenkins CI/CD and establishing organizational best practices for version controlMastery in writing architectural or strategic technical documentsProven ability to lead team collaboration across multiple software development teams and drive architectural and technical directionExperience with relational database technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server)Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred)Knowledge/ experience with developing security, identity, authentication, authorization solutions and open standards such as SAML, OIDC is a plusWorkday Pay Transparency StatementThe 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.Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $201,600 USD - $302,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $170,200 USD - $302,400 USDOur 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.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? 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