What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal HealthInformation Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.
Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.
We are seeking a forward-thinking Workday AI Solutions Integration Consultant to lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday's next-generation AI capabilities-specifically Workday Everywhere, Workday Assistant, and Workday Illuminate. This role combines AI innovation with Workday integration expertise to deliver smart, scalable, and secure workflows that enhance business operations. The specialist will drive user experience transformation, streamline HR workflows, and support enterprise-wide adoption of intelligent automation.
Responsibilities- Lead deployment of AI agents such as Recruiter Agent and Performance Review Agent.
- Design, build, and deploy custom AI agents using Workday's low-code/no-code tools and the Workday Build platform.
- Configure anomaly detection, auto-filling, and contextual automation features across HR modules.
- Create AI-powered applications and widgets using Workday Extend to embed personalized AI assistance directly into user workflows.
- Enable and configure Workday Assistant across web and Microsoft Teams environments.
- Develop guided workflows for time-off requests, job changes, and employee inquiries.
- Monitor usage analytics and optimize conversational flows for accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversee integration of Workday Assistant into Microsoft Teams.
- Ensure seamless access to approvals, dashboards, and notifications within the flow of work.
- Coordinate with IT and HR administrators to manage app permissions and security protocols.
- Leverage Expanded AI Gateway APIs to embed Workday's AI services into applications, including document intelligence for classification and data extraction.
- Automate and connect processes across Workday and third-party systems using AI-enabled Workday Orchestrate.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to analyze requirements and translate business needs into technical designs for Illuminate solutions.
- Monitor Workday releases, especially Illuminate features and developer tools, to assess impact and recommend new functionality.
- Develop integrations and automations that uphold high standards for data integrity, security, and responsible AI practices.
- Provide technical support and root cause analysis for AI-driven processes, integrations, and extensions.
- Use Developer Copilot to automate the generation of code and process documentation.
Qualifications- Strong foundation of Workday experience with Extend apps, REST APIs and event-based integrations preferred
- Workday functional: Understanding of HCM, Security, Business Process Framework (BPF), Reporting, configuration, tenant setup, and Workday governance preferred.
- Proven experience embedding AI agents onto enterprise platforms like Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, where agents take actions in workflows preferred.
- AI/Automation & Agent Model Skills: Understanding agent lifecycle, skill/tool models, workflow-to-agent mapping, data-driven automations, triggers, and execution modes. Ability to manage lifecycle actions such as Discover, Register, Configure, and Activate agents preferred.
- Comfort with tool-using/multi-agent patterns: agents calling APIs, following policies, and operating under enterprise security and audit preferred
- API & Integration Skills: Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, authentication patterns, API gateway concepts, rate limits, telemetry, and integrating via Workday Public APIs, Graph API, RaaS, and ASOR endpoints preferred.
- Architecture & Design: Knowledge of enterprise architecture, system boundaries, secure/scalable agent design, and multi-system agent interactions preferred.
- Vendor/3rd-Party Integration: Coordinating with external partners on APIs, skills/tools, authentication, compliance, and agent registration preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
- Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
- Projects may have significant and long-term impact
- Provides solutions which may set precedent
- Independently determines method for completion of new projects
- Receives guidance on overall project objectives
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $176,300
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 04/12/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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