Workday Automation Engineer

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Role: Workday Automation Engineer
Location: Chicago IL
Duration: until 6/7/2027 with possible extension
Interview: Video

Overview

We are seeking a highly technical Workday Automation Engineer to help build and establish an automated testing framework for a newly implemented Workday environment. This is not a traditional QA testing role. We are looking for someone who can design automation solutions from the ground up recommend best practices and serve as a technical advisor while partnering closely with HR Finance and IT teams.

What Were Looking For

1. Automation Framework Development

• Strong hands-on experience building automated testing frameworks from scratch.
• Ability to develop scalable regression testing solutions rather than simply executing existing test scripts.
• Strong programming skills in Python JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience creating testing efficiencies and automation strategies in enterprise environments.

2. Playwright Expertise

• Deep experience with Playwright for end-to-end UI automation and browser testing.
• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or AI-assisted testing frameworks is highly preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain modern automation frameworks leveraging Playwright and related technologies.

3. HR/HCM Domain Knowledge

• Understanding of end-to-end HR business processes including Hire-to-Retire and Hire-to-Pay workflows.
• Experience working with Workday HCM modules such as Core HR Talent Management and Talent Acquisition is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting enterprise SaaS platforms such as Workday Oracle SAP SuccessFactors or similar ERP/HCM systems.

4. Technical Agility

• Open-minded approach to automation tools and testing methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Comfortable researching and implementing modern automation practices rather than relying on a single toolset.

5. Consultative Mindset

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to partner with business and technical teams to understand requirements and recommend efficient testing strategies.
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where the automation framework is being established from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain automated testing solutions across the Workday ecosystem.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks using Playwright and other modern testing tools.
• Create automated regression functional and integration test suites.
• Support Workday releases enhancements and ongoing platform updates.
• Develop and maintain Workday integrations using APIs Workday Studio and EIB.
• Collaborate with HR Finance and IT stakeholders to optimize testing coverage and business processes.
• Troubleshoot automation integration and system issues.
• Ensure data integrity security and compliance across Workday environments.
• Document automation frameworks test strategies and technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
• 4 years of experience supporting Workday (HCM Finance Payroll or related modules).
• Strong experience with automation framework development and test automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright Selenium or comparable automation tools.
• Experience with Workday integrations APIs and enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of REST/SOAP APIs JSON XML and XSLT.
• Experience with Git CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or AI-assisted automation frameworks.
• Experience with Opkey Kainos SmartTest Katalon Studio ReadyAPI or REST Assured.
• Workday certifications and advanced Workday integration experience.

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building automation solutions from the ground up has strong Playwright expertise understands HR business processes and can serve as a trusted advisor while helping establish best practices for Workday automation testing.