Workday Automation Test Engineer

Job Title: Workday Automation Test Engineer Location: Chicago, IL, or Houston, TX (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Duration: Contract - 6 months Pay Range: $54/hr to $58/hr. (W2) Job ID: 374113 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Workday Automation Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Workday HCM automation, integrations, and test frameworks and a proven ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation that improves accuracy, reliability, and efficiency across Workday modules. Responsibilities Design and implement automation solutions for Workday business processes, workflows, integrations, and EIBs. Evaluate and advise on the most appropriate automation tools for project needs. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for Workday using tools such as Opkey, Selenium, Katalon Studio, Kainos SmartTest, REST Assured, ReadyAPI, or proprietary frameworks. Execute regression, functional, and integration automation testing for Workday releases and updates. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot automation or integration defects. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and optimize workflows. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across Workday systems. Support Workday releases, patches, and continuous improvement initiatives. Document automation processes, test scripts, and system configurations. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 4+ years of Workday experience across HCM, Finance, or Payroll modules. Strong automation experience, including hands‑on test automation frameworks such as Selenium. Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Opkey, Katalon Studio, Kainos SmartTest, REST Assured, or ReadyAPI. Workday automation testing project delivery experience. Knowledge of XML, XSLT, JSON, and web services (REST/SOAP). Experience with CI/CD and version control systems such as Git. Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. Preferred Skills Experience serving as the primary automation resource for Workday programs. Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and Workday EIB best practices. Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr BC Forward