Lead Workday Integration Developer / Consultant (Technical Architect)

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, secure, and reliable integrations between Workday and enterprise applications.
• Define integration architecture, technical specifications, data flows, and interface designs.
• Evaluate technical requirements and recommend appropriate integration approaches and technologies.
• Ensure solutions follow best practices for performance, security, maintainability, and reliability.

2. Hands-on Integration Development

• Design, develop, enhance, and troubleshoot integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Web Services.
• Develop inbound and outbound integrations involving HR, Payroll, Finance, and other enterprise systems.
• Work with APIs, data transformations, mapping, error handling, and integration monitoring.
• Independently resolve complex technical and production issues.

3. Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor integration developers and technical consultants.
• Provide technical guidance, conduct design and code reviews, and establish development standards.
• Coordinate technical activities, allocate responsibilities, and ensure delivery quality.
• Support capability development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

4. Client Engagement & Delivery Ownership

• Interact directly with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and international client teams.
• Translate functional requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Take ownership of technical delivery from requirements gathering through deployment and post-production support.
• Manage technical risks, escalations, and complex integration challenges.

Required Technical Expertise

• Workday Integrations: Strong hands-on experience with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and related integration technologies.
• Integration Development: Proven experience implementing complex inbound and outbound integrations.
• Web Services & APIs: Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, Workday Web Services, and API-based integration.
• Data Technologies: Proficiency in XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, and data transformation techniques.
• Workday Reporting: Experience with Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, and Report-as-a-Service (RaaS).
• Integration Security: Understanding of Integration System Users (ISU), Integration System Security Groups (ISSG), authentication, and security permissions.
• Enterprise Integration Architecture: Experience designing integrations between Workday and third-party enterprise systems.
• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience guiding technical teams and independently managing complex integration deliverables.

Additional Skills Preferred

• Experience with Workday Orchestrate, Cloud Connect, PECI, PICOF, or Workday Extend.
• Previous experience with SAP, Oracle, MuleSoft, Boomi, or other enterprise integration platforms.
• Exposure to Workday HCM, Payroll, Financial Management, or related functional areas.
• Experience in Workday implementations, enhancements, and Application Management Services (AMS).
• Relevant Workday certifications or experience working with Workday implementation partners.
• Experience supporting US or European clients and working with geographically distributed teams.