Architecture - Lead Architect

Lead HCM Integrations Architect
The Lead HCM Integrations Architect will own the architecture, scalability, performance, and delivery of packaged HCM integrations across enterprise platforms. This role requires deep expertise in HCM integrations, strong system design and enterprise architecture skills, and the ability to lead technically while remaining hands‑on. This is a senior, hands‑on engineering role for an experienced enterprise software engineer with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex integrations, mentoring developers, and driving technical excellence across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, high-performing packaged integrations across enterprise HCM platforms, including Workday, SAP, and Oracle

Define and drive integration architecture standards, including JSON‑based APIs, connectors, error handling, and end‑to‑end observability

Design, develop, deploy, and monitor packaged integration solutions

Ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, performance optimization, and best practices

Lead architecture, design, and code reviews; mentor and coach developers across the team

Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML‑based automation and integration tooling

Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

Support solution architects in problem analysis and solution design

Continuously improve development workflows, tooling, and code quality through best practices and automation

Maintain technical documentation and best practices for packaged integrations

Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuously learning team culture

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering

Deep technical expertise in integration frameworks, JSON‑based APIs, and web services (REST, SOAP)

Proven technical leadership experience delivering integrations on at least one major HCM platform

Hands‑on experience building Workday and/or SuccessFactors integrations

Experience developing on the Workday Extend platform, including Orchestrate and EIB

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment

Bonus Qualifications

Workday certifications (Integrations, Extend, Orchestrate)

Knowledge of Workday technical frameworks, including Business Processes, Security, Extend, and Orchestrate

SAP Certified Integration Developer

Experience using AI‑powered developer productivity tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot)

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks, including criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to employment qualifications.

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