Associate Software Engineer, Python
WillHire
DockerKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPython
Software Development Engineer, Python
WillHire
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $128,800 - $193,200 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
DockerKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBNoSQLPython
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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-oriented mindset with the ability to design, document, and refine methods that improve efficiency.
- Skilled in analyzing customer needs and translating them into technical requirements , with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.
- Demonstrated experience learning and applying new languages/technologies, with the ability to document and share learnings (e.g., technical write-ups, team knowledge sessions).
Benefits
- As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
- For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here .
- Our Approach to Flexible Work: spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners.
- Opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
- Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PythonMongoDBNoSQL databasesmicroservices architectureKubernetesDockerautomated testingSOLID principlesstructured error handlingeffective logging
Soft skills
project managementmentoringtechnical coachingadaptabilitytroubleshootingcollaborationindependenceprocess-oriented mindsetcustomer needs analysiscontinuous improvement
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