Principal Workday Engineer (Hybrid)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Oscar. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr Position Overview We're seeking a highly experienced technical lead to drive the implementation and evolution of financial systems built on the Workday platform. This role involves shaping moderately to highly complex projects, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring less experienced team members. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure technical solutions effectively support organizational goals and long-term strategies. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on continuous innovation, engineering excellence, and enhancing system performance and maintainability. A strong foundation in Workday integrations and configuration, combined with excellent problem-solving abilities and stakeholder communication, is essential. Core Qualifications History of effective vendor coordination (3+ years) Experience contributing to IT strategy and roadmap initiatives (3+ years) Familiar with tools like Microsoft Project or similar project management software Clear and confident communicator with experience engaging both technical and non-technical audiences Skilled at identifying and resolving technical issues Proven leadership in mentoring and developing junior engineers (2+ years) Highly independent, organized, and goal-driven Solid experience with SharePoint for content and document management (5+ years) Experienced user of ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA, Quality Center) (5+ years) Comfortable operating within both Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks (3+ years) Proficient with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence (or similar platforms) Strong background in working with geographically dispersed teams (5+ years) Comfortable collaborating independently or within group settings (5+ years) In-depth knowledge of accounting practices and related technologies (7+ years) Extensive hands-on experience with Workday Financials, Procurement, and Revenue modules (7+ years) Advanced understanding of Workday integrations: EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and Studio (7+ years) Competent in developing custom Workday reports and calculated fields (7+ years) Background in integrating Workday with external third-party systems (7+ years) Education Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline Key Responsibilities Provide technical oversight and mentorship to a focused group of engineers Evaluate dependencies and system interactions across application components Manage task estimation, prioritization, and scheduling for self and others Develop and refine detailed technical designs and specifications Lead the build and deployment of system components based on those specifications Conduct unit testing, debugging, and peer code reviews to ensure code quality Proactively monitor for defects and ensure smooth implementation of updates Research and recommend improvements to tools and development practices Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions within the team Guide conversations with business partners on timelines, expectations, and deliverables Support applications in production and provide expert-level troubleshooting Ensure all solutions comply with quality standards throughout the development life cycle Participate in forecasting and demand planning conversations with internal stakeholders Help coordinate full project cycles, ensuring timely delivery with high standards Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned modules or system areas Actively engage with business units to shape enterprise-wide solutions Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as priorities shift Additional Attributes Capable of independently managing complex tasks with minimal oversight Relies on technical judgment and prior experience to plan and execute May lead major project workstreams or high-impact subcomponents Exercises sound discretion in setting priorities and managing workload Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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