Lead Workday Developer SME (2)
**Strong Workday Development Experience with;
BIRT - BIRT = Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools
An Eclipse-based open-source reporting tool used mainly with:
- Java apps
- Oracle / DB2
- Legacy enterprise systems
It's common in Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, custom Java apps, etc.
Workday Orchestrate for Integrations
- Workday's low-code integration orchestration layer.
Example - Hire Provision Payroll Badge System Email
Workday Extend Development - Workday Extend is Workday's low-code app development platform for building custom applications inside Workday.
It's used when:
- Native Workday features don't fully meet business needs
- You need custom UI
- You need custom workflows
- You need custom business logic
- You need apps that still respect Workday security & data model
Example - "Build your own mini-Workday apps."
Studio Integrations
Human Capital Management Experience
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration & Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and execute complex Workday solutions across integrations, custom development, reporting, and HCM processes. This role requires a strong, hands-on technologist who can independently design, build, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise-scale Workday solutions - not just oversee them.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR/Payroll, IT, project leadership, and external vendors, to drive technical excellence and ensure robust, scalable, and secure Workday integrations and applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Workday Integration & Technical Development
- Lead end-to-end design, build, test, deploy, and support of Workday integrations using Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and Web Services (SOAP/REST).
- Develop and maintain complex integrations with external systems and third-party APIs, support error handling, monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Build custom Workday solutions using Workday Extend, including orchestrations and application components.
- Create and enhance data transformation logic with XML, JSON, XSLT, and calculated fields.
- Reporting & Analytics
- Develop advanced reporting and document outputs using BIRT and other Workday reporting tools (Report Designer / RaaS) with strong layout and design skills.
- Partner with business teams to translate reporting requirements into technical solutions.
- HCM and Functional Expertise
- Provide deep functional insight into Workday Human Capital Management processes (Core HCM, Absence/Time, Payroll, Benefits, etc.).
- Understand Workday business process configuration, security, and data models to support integrations and applications.
- Technical Leadership & Support
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and testing environments.
- Document integration and development artifacts, including technical specifications, data mappings, workflows, and test plans.
- Mentor and guide less experienced developers or technical resources.
- Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday integration development experience (Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors).
- Demonstrated experience with Workday Extend development and orchestration flows.
- Strong proficiency in BIRT design and advanced reporting.
- Deep experience with web services (SOAP, REST) and data transformation (XML, JSON, XSLT).
- Comprehensive understanding of Workday HCM processes and data structures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Prior involvement in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, support.
- Strong communicator capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-directed, with a passion for quality and technical excellence.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic project environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday certifications in Integrations, Workday Extend, or related tracks.
- Experience supporting integrations across multiple Workday functional domains (HCM, Payroll, Finance).
- Prior experience in high-complexity enterprise environments or large data-integration landscapes.
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