Workday Developer

Summary

This role is dedicated to designing, building, and sustaining robust connections between the Workday platform and external systems using specialized tools such as Workday Studio and Extend. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert and business partner, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions. By creating comprehensive documentation and providing training, the position ensures that internal teams can effectively leverage new functionalities. The role demands a proactive approach to maintaining system integrity, resolving production challenges, and guiding business units toward optimal Workday practices.

Location

Pan India

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage integrations linking Workday with third-party systems using Workday Studio, Extend, and complementary technologies.
• Engineer and deploy custom enhancements within the Workday environment leveraging the Workday Extend framework.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document precise business requirements.
• Produce detailed technical documentation for new applications, encompassing user manuals, functional specifications, and operational procedures.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training sessions to enable internal teams in utilizing newly deployed features.
• Build and maintain diverse integration types, including third-party payroll systems (e.g., Ceridian), PECI/PICOF, API calls, Connectors, EIBs, and Studio solutions.
• Execute advanced configuration of Workday business processes, custom reporting, inbound EIBs, security protocols, and integration-related alerts.
• Identify, design, and implement new integration solutions and report requests managed through the Jira workflow.
• Assume full accountability for the quality assurance and operational stability of all Workday-related initiatives.
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents, prioritizing fixes based on severity and business impact against the existing backlog.
• Act as a business analyst when necessary to provide strategic advice on Workday best practices and process optimization.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional experience within the Human Resources technology sector.
• At least three years of hands-on expertise in developing and supporting Workday integrations, with deep proficiency in connectors (Core, Packaged, PECI/PICOF, WECI), EIBs, Custom Reports, BIRT, document transformation, and Studio.
• Three or more years of practical experience in functional configuration of Workday HCM, including security setup, inbound EIBs, business processes, alert frameworks, and dashboard creation.
• One or more years of experience developing integrations using Workday Extend and Orchestration (preferred).
• Demonstrated mastery of Workday Studio, SOAP API, REST API, and Import API patterns.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, complemented by strong interpersonal and presentation skills, alongside a proven track record in business analysis.
• A genuine enthusiasm for Workday technology, industry automation trends, and a passion for solving complex business challenges.
• Familiarity with Payroll Integration and DCOD is considered a distinct advantage.