Senior ERP Application Developer

About the role

Responsible for maintaining and improving the college's Enterprise Application Platform (Workday) and other integrated applications. Exhibit proficiency and expertise in Workday or similar ERP platforms. Act as a technical lead for projects, overseeing them from inception to completion with a focus on efficient and timely implementation. Act as mentor for other departmental staff, providing technical guidance and application knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom applications within the Workday platform to meet business requirements.
• Write code using Workday's proprietary programming language, Workday Studio, and leveraging Workday's application development tools.
• Define and configure various business processes within the Workday system to align with an organization's specific requirements.
• Create integrations between Workday and other systems, such as ERP systems, payroll systems, or third-party applications using Workday's integration tools, such as Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), and Workday Web Services (WWS).
• Utilize data migration tools and protocols to safely and accurately transfer, convert, or integrate data between third party systems and the Workday platform.
• Customize existing Workday functionalities to align with the organization's specific needs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for Workday applications and integrations.
• Investigate and resolve issues reported by end-users, as well as monitoring system performance and addressing any performance issues.
• Document application designs, configurations, and code changes to ensure clarity and maintainability.
• Provide user training as required.
• Write and execute test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of Workday applications and integrations, including functional and integration testing.
• Stay updated on new features and best practices within the Workday platform and implement improvements to existing applications and processes.
• Participate in the review and implementation of functional tools, upgrades, and patches for the college's Enterprise Software Platforms.
• Ensure security and compliance of Workday applications and integrations by following best practices for data protection and access control, including configuring security groups, roles and permissions, audit logging, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, system administrators, and end-users, to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions that meet business needs effectively.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the performance of Workday applications and integrations.
• Utilize Workday Extend to build custom applications using modern development tools and languages.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of the college's Enterprise Resources System and its software components.
• Understanding of business operations/processes within assigned departments.
• Knowledge of cloud-based technology and object-oriented data models.
• Knowledge of technical design, technical unit and integration testing, and technical requirements.
• Critical analysis, technical, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new system tools and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience developing, supporting, or integrating enterprise applications OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise ERP platform, including application development, integrations, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with enterprise integration technologies and concepts, including APIs, web services, XML/JSON, and relational databases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and provide technical leadership on complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Significant hands-on experience with Workday, which may include Workday Studio, EIB, Web Services, Extend, business process configuration, calculated fields, reporting, and security.
• Experience supporting Workday Student, HCM, and/or Financials.
• Experience integrating ERP platforms with third-party enterprise applications.
• Experience working in a higher education environment and familiarity with higher education business processes.
• Workday certifications or other relevant technical certifications.
• Experience mentoring developers or serving as a technical lead.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.