Workday Solution Architect

We have an opening for a Workday Solution Architect in Dallas, TX. Start date is 4/1 and will last for 6+ MONTHS. This is a temp to perm role

Dallas local preferred with expectation to work in Dallas office (Addison)

Pay Rate is 76-90/hr

Skills (EXPERT/ADVANCED/NONE): 
Workday Solution Architect - Strong experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules •    Proven expertise in end-to-end solution architecture design •    Experience with Workday integrations either of them (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors) •    Hands-on knowledge of Workday security framework and business process configuration •    Strong understanding of data architecture, reporting, and analytics •    Experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and middleware tools

Questions (must reply YES to ALL):
Does candidate have strong experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules
Does candidate have proven expertise in end-to-end solution architecture design
Does candidate have experience with Workday integrations either of them (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors)
Does candidate have hands-on knowledge of Workday security framework and business process configuration
Does candidate have strong understanding of data architecture, reporting, and analytics
Does candidate have experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and middleware tools
Does candidate have ability to design scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions
Does candidate have strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Is candidate certified: Workday HCM, Workday Financials, Workday Integration, Workday Studio, Workday Reporting, Workday Security Certification
 Is candidate certified: PMP / PRINCE2, AWS / Azure Cloud, TOGAF

Description:
Role Title: Workday Solution Architect
Role Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Solution Architect with 10 to 15 years'' experience to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide solutions within the Workday platform. This role is responsible for defining end-to-end architecture, aligning business requirements with scalable system solutions, and ensuring seamless integration across HR, Finance, and other enterprise systems.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across multiple Workday modules and will act as a strategic advisor to stakeholders while guiding implementation teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
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Mandatory Skills:
•    Strong experience in Workday HCM and/or Financials modules
•    Proven expertise in end-to-end solution architecture design
•    Experience with Workday integrations either of them (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors)
•    Hands-on knowledge of Workday security framework and business process configuration
•    Strong understanding of data architecture, reporting, and analytics
•    Experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and middleware tools
•    Ability to design scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions
•    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Role Description Skills:
•    Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday solutions
•    Experience leading full lifecycle Workday implementations (Design ? Build ? Deploy ? Support)
•    Deep knowledge of HR, Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting processes
•    Define integration strategies across enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, payroll vendors)
•    Establish governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
•    Lead and mentor cross-functional teams (functional & technical consultants)
•    Drive solution optimization, performance tuning, and continuous improvement
•    Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
•    Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models

Certifications Required / Preferred:
Certification    Type    Purpose
Workday HCM Certification    Preferred    Core expertise in HR modules and business processes
Workday Financials Certification    Preferred    Understanding of finance and accounting processes
Workday Integration Certification    Mandatory    Knowledge of integration tools and data flow
Workday Studio Certification    Preferred    Advanced integration and complex solution handling
Workday Reporting Certification    Good to Have    Supports analytics and reporting strategy
Workday Security Certification    Good to Have    Ensures proper access control and compliance
PMP / PRINCE2    Preferred    Project governance and delivery management
AWS / Azure Cloud Certification    Good to Have    Cloud architecture and integration support
TOGAF Certification    Optional    Enterprise architecture framework expertise