Software Development Engineer

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.

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About the Team

HiredScore is designed to help companies match, rediscover, and engage talent more effectively. Seamlessly integrated with Workday, it streamlines processes, reduces administrative tasks, and delivers timely insights that enhance decision-making and free up time for meaningful interactions with top talent.

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in developing extraordinary solutions that empower our customers to succeed. You will design, build, and deliver software that enhances our products, improves delivery processes, and strengthens infrastructure and services. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while solving complex technical challenges that directly impact our customers.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions aligned with customer and business needs.
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve product quality, and escalate risks as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, providing input into change control and project planning.
• Collaborate with Professional Services and Implementation teams to enable new customer features, support onboarding, and deliver tailored solutions.
• Drive the development of multiple projects in parallel, addressing design gaps and ensuring timely delivery against priorities.
• Build and refine automated solutions that align with Professional Services standards and improve operational efficiency.
• Configure and implement new automated processes, tools, and infrastructure that are scalable, maintainable, and easy to use.
• Champion engineering best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience developing software solutions in Python, including production-level applications.
• 4+ years MongoDB or other NoSQL databases, including writing complex queries, optimizing indexes, and following database best practices.
• 4+ years proven ability to independently own, manage, and deliver technical projects with measurable outcomes.
• 1+ years with microservices architecture and containerization/orchestration using Kubernetes and/or Docker.
• 1+ years’ experience mentoring or buddying junior engineers, providing guidance through code reviews, onboarding, or technical coaching

Other Qualifications

• Applied knowledge of software development best practices, including SOLID principles, automated testing (unit/system), structured error handling, and effective logging.
• Proficiency with collaboration and development tools (e.g., JIRA for tracking, GitHub for version control, reviews, and CI/CD workflows).
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, troubleshoot complex issues, and thrive in startup-like, dynamic environments.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively to a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Strong process-o