Lead Workday Finance Engineer (LMTS)

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Software Engineering Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) at Salesforce connects people and technology to shape the future of work at Salesforce. Guided by our core values — Trust, Customer Success, Equality, Innovation, and Sustainability — we drive business outcomes that fuel growth, improve productivity, and empower employees and customers globally. We’re strategic partners and innovators, using Salesforce technology to transform how our company operates. As Customer Zero, we lead by example — showcasing what’s possible at scale. Join us to build the digital enterprise of the future across: Technology strategy & architecture Salesforce on Salesforce Engineering, infrastructure & operations Collaboration with Customer and stakeholders Delivery and governance Role Description You will provide technical leadership for the DET IT Finance Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging AI and automation to enhance finance operations and integrations. We are seeking a self-directed, visionary technical leader to guide and support software engineers working on Workday Finance, Accounting Center, and MuleSoft integrations. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping enterprise finance solutions while collaborating with cross-functional and mission-driven teams. The team thrives on autonomy, and your technical vision will directly influence the design, delivery, and scalability of finance applications and integrations across the organization. Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, high-performing solutions across Workday Financials, Accounting Center, and related enterprise platforms. Design, develop, and govern Workday Financial solution including integrations with external systems (Salesforce, RevRec, Vertex, MuleSoft, banking platforms, etc.) ensuring best practices, scalability, and maintainability. Translate complex business and finance requirements into robust technical designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and industry best practices. Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization techniques to enhance overall engineering quality. Mentor and guide engineers through architecture reviews, technical decision-making, and code reviews, fostering strong technical craftsmanship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, business systems analysts, and 3rd-party integrators) to deliver end-to-end solutions. Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, and integration tools. Champion a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence across the Workday and integration teams. Anticipate future technical needs and evolve frameworks, tools, and practices to scale for growth. Required Skills: 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience, with 7+ years in Workday Financials/Accounting Center and integration-heavy environments. Proven track record of technical leadership in architecture and solution design for large-scale enterprise systems. Deep expertise in Workday technical frameworks: Business Processes, Security, Accounting Center, Prism Analytics, Core Connectors, EIB, Studio, Workday Extend, Orchestrate, BIRT, and Document Transformation. Hands-on experience in Workday integrations with external platforms (Salesforce, RevPro, Vertex, banking systems) using APIs, Connectors, and automation frameworks. Strong understanding of integration frameworks, API design, SOA patterns, and web services (REST, SOAP). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including log analysis and troubleshooting (Splunk or similar). Ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders through architecture discussions and technical strategy. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex designs to both technical and business audiences. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. Desired Skills Experience with Workday Extend , Orchestrate and building custom applications. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices. Exposure to AI/ML and automation tools (Kainos, Selenium, Mulesoft RPA, or similar). Experience with AI developer productivity tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and CodeWhisperer. Knowledge of SOX, enterprise security, and compliance in finance/ERP domains. Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. 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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. 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