Software Development Engineer - Python

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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

Workday People Analytics is an AI fueled analytical platform for HR that helps to make better and faster people decisions. It delivers insights, highlighting areas of focus without lifting a finger. Workday People Analytics helps bridge that gap with pre-built analytics, giving you automated and targeted insights in easy-to-understand stories. It’s essentially your analyst in a box!

Among our differentiation in this space is our proprietary Storyteller technology which automatically surfaces the most relevant insights for your business in natural language, doing the heavy lifting for users by sifting through millions of combinations of data.

About the Role

As Python Software Development Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the evolution of the Storyteller platform. You will:

• Develop & Optimize: Build and maintain high-performance Python code, identifying bottlenecks and implementing architecture changes to improve runtime and memory efficiency.

• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to design scalable data pipeline components and feature sets.

• Full-Stack Exposure: Contribute to the broader platform ecosystem, including data pipelines and backend services (potentially touching Kotlin/Spring or TypeScript/React as needed).

• Quality & Support: Take ownership of code quality through rigorous testing and provide ongoing maintenance and support for the PPLA product suite.

• Technical Mentorship: Provide peer code reviews and share best practices with the team to maintain high engineering standards.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience with Python.

• Solid understanding of software design patterns and enterprise-level architecture.

• Proven experience in performance optimization and managing scalable software operations.

• Strong experience working in a TDD (Test-Driven Development) environment.

• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global team.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.

• Knowledge of data processing, data analysis, or ETL pipelines.

• Familiarity with BI, analytics, or data visualization tools is a significant plus.

• Understanding of software security best practices.

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.

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