Workday Integration & Development SME

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration & Development Subject Matter Expert SME to lead and execute complex Workday solutions across integrations custom development reporting and HCM processes. This role requires a strong hands-on technologist who can independently design build troubleshoot and optimize enterprise-scale Workday solutions, not just oversee them.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including HR/Payroll IT project leadership and external vendors to drive technical excellence and ensure robust scalable and secure Workday integrations and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead end-to-end design, build, test, deploy, and support of Workday integrations using Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors, and Web Services (SOAP/REST).

· Develop and maintain complex integrations with external systems and third-party APIs, support error handling, monitoring, and performance optimization.

· Build custom Workday solutions using Workday Extend, including orchestrations and application components.

· Create and enhance data transformation logic with XML, JSON, XSLT, and calculated fields.

· Develop advanced reporting and document outputs using BIRT and other Workday reporting tools (Report Designer / RaaS) with strong layout and design skills.

· Partner with business teams to translate reporting requirements into technical solutions.

· HCM and Functional Expertise

· Provide deep functional insight into Workday Human Capital Management processes (Core HCM, Absence/Time, Payroll, Benefits, etc.).

· Understand Workday business process configuration, security, and data models to support integrations and applications.

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and testing environments.

· Document integration and development artifacts, including technical specifications, data mappings, workflows, and test plans.

· Mentor and guide less experienced developers or technical resources.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years of hands-on Workday integration development experience (Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors).

· Demonstrated experience with Workday Extend development and orchestration flows.

· Strong proficiency in BIRT design and advanced reporting.

· Deep experience with web services (SOAP, REST) and data transformation (XML, JSON, XSLT).

· Comprehensive understanding of Workday HCM processes and data structures.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

· Prior involvement in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, support.

· Strong communicator capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Proactive and self-directed, with a passion for quality and technical excellence.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic project environments.

· Workday certifications in Integrations, Workday Extend, or related tracks.

· Experience supporting integrations across multiple Workday functional domains (HCM, Payroll, Finance).

· Prior experience in high-complexity enterprise environments or large data-integration landscapes.