Workday Implementation Engineer Sr

Senior Workday Extend & Integrations Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Workday Technical Engineer with deep expertise in Workday Extend to design, build, and maintain custom applications and complex integrations. You will act as a platform custodian, taking end-to-end ownership of solutions from initial design through to production. This role requires an engineer who thrives in ambiguous environments, communicates risks proactively, and continuously adopts new Workday features.

Logistics & Compensation

• Pay Rate: $88.03 / hour on W2
• Work Arrangement: Onsite or Remote OK
• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (Core Hours)
• Equipment Provided: MacBook
• Duration: 3 months (Potential to extend and/or convert to full-time permanent)

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Development

• Design and build Workday Extend applications, custom UIs, orchestrations, and business-process extensions to enhance platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain robust integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, RaaS, and REST/SOAP APIs across internal and third-party systems.
• Translate complex business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions, clearly communicating trade-offs to stakeholders.

Platform Health & Standards

• Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions, contributing to integration standards, naming conventions, and reusable patterns.
• Monitor integration health, data quality, and performance; proactively identify and mitigate risks before they impact production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production integration and Extend issues, partnering closely with vendors and internal platform teams.
• Write and maintain comprehensive technical specifications, design documentation, and operational runbooks.

Leadership & Innovation

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and peer review support to junior engineers on the team.
• Stay current on Workday Community releases and bi-annual features, bringing relevant innovations to the team's long-term roadmap.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on Workday technical development experience, with at least 2 years explicitly focused on Workday Extend application development.
• Workday Extend Toolset: Strong working knowledge of Orchestrations, Business Object models, Workday Extend APIs, and custom application deployment.
• Core Integrations: Demonstrated proficiency in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, RaaS, Document Transformation, and XSLT.
• Web Services & Programming: Solid grasp of REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, XML, and XSLT. Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language ( Java, JavaScript, or Python ) for scripting and tooling.
• Functional Knowledge: Strong understanding of Workday HCM data structures and business processes across multiple domains (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits, Absence).
• Environment: Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies, version control (Git), and enterprise CI/CD practices.
• Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Workday certification(s) in Integrations, Workday Extend, or related technical domains.
• Advanced Analytics: Experience with Workday Prism Analytics, BigQuery, BIRT report design, or complex Calculated Fields.
• iPaaS Platforms: Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), MuleSoft, or similar enterprise middleware.
• Industry Experience: Prior work in retail, e-commerce, or workforce-intensive environments handling scheduling, time-and-attendance, or commission systems (e.g., Kronos/UKG, Cornerstone integrations).
• Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks for Workday (e.g., Kainos).

Interview Process (4 Rounds)

Note for Candidates: Round 2 will require you to actively demonstrate your past work with Workday Extend and coding proficiency.

1. Manager Screen: Initial alignment on experience, logistics, and role fit.
2. Technical Round: Deep dive into Workday integration experience, including a Java coding assessment and a demonstration of past Workday Extend builds.
3. Behavioral Round: Evaluation of team fit, ownership mindset, and communication style.
4. Final Review: Wrapping up alignment with key stakeholders.