Sr Software Development Engineer

Job 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 VNDLY, a Workday company, is a next-generation vendor management SaaS platform designed for procurement executives, talent acquisition teams, suppliers, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to optimize contingent workforce management. We develop cloud software that simplifies talent sourcing and acquisition across various channels, including staffing agencies, job boards, and freelance management systems. Our aim is to create intuitive software that enables customers to efficiently acquire top talent (contractors or full-time employees) through data-driven insights and transparent dashboards. As part of Workday, we are committed to becoming the most customer-centric enterprise software company in the world. We prioritize enabling our customers to connect to the talent they need to excel, achieved by fostering an exceptional engineering team committed to code quality and innovative design. About the Role This is a unique and critical role as the founding Senior Software Development Engineer for our new Chennai office This person will be a key technical contributor and a foundational member of our new team, joining our large, distributed engineering organization. The position begins with an extended onboarding and training period in the United States, ensuring deep integration and working relationships with our core engineering teams. Upon returning to Chennai, this will be a hands-on coding role. This engineer will work closely with our engineering teams in the U.S. and other locations on shared architectural decisions, technical design, and contributions to our product roadmap. Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable Python-based RESTful services, developing React.js user interfaces, and solving complex worker onboarding and contract management problems. In addition to these core development duties, this engineer will be a key partner in building the local team. This includes participating in the recruitment and interviewing process, leading the technical onboarding for new hires in Chennai, and serving as a day-to-day technical mentor and guide. About You This role requires an engineer who is not only technically strong but also a leader and self-starter. As the first developer on our Chennai team, this person will play a pivotal role in establishing our local engineering footprint. The ideal candidate will join an established office of 15 VNDLY colleagues and will be at the forefront of building our engineering presence as part of Workday's larger investment in Chennai Beyond a desire for solving complex and writing high-quality, efficient code, this person must be an exceptional communicator, acting as a key technical connection between our established U.S. teams and the new Chennai office. As the engineering team grows, this individual will be a foundational mentor, eager to share knowledge and help establish local engineering values. The ability to work independently, while also working effectively within a large, distributed team, is essential. Basic Qualifications - 7+ years shown experience in software development, including 3+ years designing, building, and maintaining RESTful web services and working with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). - Deep proficiency in Python and experience with at least one Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask). - Strong experience with JavaScript frameworks, specifically React.js. Other Qualifications - Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (e.g., Git). - Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda). - Knowledge of SaaS applications, multi-tenant architectures, and DevOps/CI/CD practices. - Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment. 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. 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