Lead Workday Developer SME [Central Point]

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
  Its common in Oracle EBS PeopleSoft custom Java apps etc.

Workday Orchestrate for Integrations

• Workdays low-code integration orchestration layer.

Example - Hire Provision Payroll Badge System Email

Workday Extend Development - Workday Extend is Workdays low-code app development platform for building custom applications inside Workday.

Its used when:

• Native Workday features dont 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.