Lead Workday Developer SME

Job Title: Lead Workday Developer SME
Location: Hybrid Columbus OH Only Local
Duration: 12 Months
Visa: USC/GC
Interview Mode: In-person

Rate:$55/hr Max

Need Proper LinkedIn DL and Visa with good Communication Skills Comms should be 10/10-

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.