IT Lead Workday Tech DevOps

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR COE leads to translate business challenges into scalable technical roadmaps.
• Conduct deep-dive discovery sessions to document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform gap analysis between out-of-the-box Workday functionality and unique business needs.
• Lead the architecture and development of custom apps within the Workday UI.
• Partner with Workforce Analytics, HRIS, Finance, and Business Intelligence teams to design, build, and manage data pipelines.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex EIBs, Core Connectors, and Studio Integrations.
• Provide advanced technical oversight for Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Recruiting, Learning and Talent modules.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex defects and performance tuning.
• Support bi-annual Workday releases by assessing the impact of new features on custom integrations and Extend apps.
• Implement best practices for integration monitoring, security, and error resolution.
• Ensure all development meets strict security, data privacy, and compliance standards.
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance across all Prism datasets and reporting environments.
• Mentor junior developers and provide peer reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Promote analytics innovation through advanced data modeling, visualization, and integration with enterprise data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with Workday in a product ownership/manager role with a focus on gathering requirements, developing solutions and operational support.
• Hands-on development expertise with Workday Extend, Workday Prism Analytics, and Workday integration development.
• Experience in large, multi-country enterprise environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of Workday architecture, APIs, security models, and data structures.
• Proficiency with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and REST/SOAP web services.
• Experience with JSON, XML, XSLT, Java, or other integration-related programming languages and integration patterns.
• Advanced understanding of analytics, data engineering, and visualization tools within Workday Prism.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving, prioritization, and delivery focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in Integration, Extend, and Prism Analytics.
• Experience in enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in Agile development or DevOps practices for Workday.
• Experience working with offshore managed services for development and support.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday Pro (Integrations, Extend, or Prism)
• Workday Core HCM / Payroll Fundamentals