Senior Software Developer - Authentication at Workday

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

OIDC, SSO, SAML, FIDO, Distributed Systems, Security Infrastructure, API Development, Microservices, Java, Scala, Kotlin, OAuth 2.0, Redis, MySQL, Git, CI/CD

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 Team At Workday, the Authentication Security team is the cornerstone of our user trust and safety. We build and maintain the critical services that act as the front door to our entire ecosystem. Our mission is to provide secure, scalable, and seamless access for millions of users, protecting their data while enabling a frictionless experience. We are a team of passionate engineers dedicated to solving complex challenges in the authentication and identity space! About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our Authentication Security team. This is a critical role for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about building high-scale distributed systems and robust security infrastructure. You will work closely with the team to architect and implement critical authentication standards (OIDC, SSO, SAML, FIDO), while ensuring our services remain resilient under heavy load. As a technical leader you will thrive in ambiguity, turning abstract security requirements into concrete, robust solutions. If you are a problem-solver who enjoys navigating complex security architecture, and mentoring others to do the same, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our platform. What You’ll Do Partner with leaders in engineering and products to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the security platform Design and build high-performance services, libraries, and APIs that keep authentication reliable and secure. Work closely with support and engineering teams to address customer issues, fix bugs, and build new features. Participate in on-call rotation and lead incident response for services to restore service quickly during events. The ability to work well with technical and non-technical people to deliver high-value results. Develop tools to enhance code reliability and streamline adoption of our security services Excellence when working autonomously, knowing when to seek help from team members. Leverage good software design patterns and principles Contribute to a collaborative team culture that encourages iteration and innovation. About You Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of software development experience, leading technical initiatives, designing complex systems, and ensuring the scalability and maintainability of software products 7+ years of experience in object oriented programming such as Java, Scala, Kotlin Deep understanding of patterns for resilient services such as backpressure, idempotency, timeouts, and circuit-breaking strategies. Deep expertise and experience in API Development (REST) and designing and building microservices Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience Strong understanding of IAM Concepts. Knowledge/ experience with developing security, identity, authentication, authorization solutions and open standards such as SAML and OIDC Other Qualifications: Expert knowledge of identity protocols and standards, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML. Knowledge of different data storage technologies, such as Redis and MySQL. Working experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Git, BitBucket, Jenkins. Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry. Proven ability in writing technical design documents and collaborating within a software development team Experience with relational database technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server) 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? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! 🌟 Join Our Talent Community here! Stay connected with Workday: Get the latest news & content Be first to hear about new roles Never miss an opportunity 🌐 Career Site 💡 Benefits 🌟 Join Our Talent Community 📰 Workday Life Blog 🤝 Inclusion and Belonging 📄 Application and Interview Tips 🎓 Early Careers / Internships 📋Contractor Job Site 👩‍💻 Engineering, but brighter. 💼 Sales, but brighter. 🤝 CX & Consulting, but brighter. Visit our Career Site here. Read more below to learn more on our stance on being a proud equal opportunity workplace, pay transparency and accommodation support. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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Responsibilities

This role involves partnering with leaders to define the vision and roadmap for the security platform, and designing and building high-performance services, libraries, and APIs to ensure authentication reliability and security. The developer will also participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response for critical services.