Sr Associate Software development Engineer - Platform Security at Workday

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Scala, Distributed Systems, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, Git, Cryptography, PKI, KMS, AWS, GCP, Software Development, Security Engineering, System Design

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 Our Workday Platform Security team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how we manage and secure data for both Workday services and our global customer base. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we're building scalable platforms and services that fuel Workday's growth while maintaining unwavering protection of our data and infrastructure. Joining our team means directly contributing to the development and support of enterprise-grade security tools vital to our platform security strategy. If you're driven by a passion for safeguarding millions of customers' data and eager to implement security solutions at scale, this is your opportunity to be part of a top-priority initiative with significant customer demand. About the Role We are looking for an experienced software developer engineer with an interest in security to join us in building the most secure services on premises and in Hybrid Cloud environments. You should have experience designing scalable, customer-centric systems and a passion for delivering secure software solutions. Along with senior leaders, principal engineers, and security specialists you will solve challenges of growing and operating globally distributed security services. This role’s charter is to develop, build, deploy, and support platform security specific solutions and infrastructure to help protect Workday customers data. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work in a production focused organisation. You will be working in a rapidly moving environment where resilience and scalability are key non-functional requirements. This will require you to work effectively within your own team but also to coordinate with others in teams both locally and in other timezones. You will be: Designing, implementing, testing and deploying services with robust unit tests and metrics Driving continuous improvement within the team to ensure a high quality service Delivering quality features on-time and on-budget and implementing towards project plans and delivery commitments Evolving you current technical knowledge by adaptation of new technologies About You Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years Software Development experience, taking ownership of the design, development, and delivery of software components. Strong proficiency in Java or Scala, Design Patterns, Distributed Systems design, and effective communication of design ideas. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS. Full lifecycle Software Engineering experience: coding standards, testing, code reviews, SCM (e.g., Git), operations. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proven ability to tackle production incidents effectively during on-call responsibilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills for global team interaction. Other Qualifications: Familiarity with cryptographic/encryption technologies & procedures (AES, RSA, Hash, FIPS, etc) and systems like Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Authority (CA), Key Management Systems (KMS) or Hardware Security Modules (HSM). Experience with AWS and GCP 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. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. 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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and deploy secure, scalable platform services while maintaining robust unit tests and metrics. Collaborate with global teams to solve complex security challenges and ensure the resilience of distributed infrastructure.