Senior ERP Application Developer

Job Summary

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. Serve as a mentor for departmental staff, providing technical guidance and application knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom applications within the Workday platform to meet business requirements using Workday Studio and other development tools.
• Define and configure business processes within Workday to align with organizational needs.
• Create integrations between Workday and other systems (ERP, payroll, third‑party applications) using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), and Workday Web Services (WWS).
• Utilize data migration tools and protocols to safely transfer, convert, or integrate data between third‑party systems and Workday.
• Customize existing Workday functionalities to meet specific organizational requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Workday applications and integrations, investigating and resolving end‑user issues and monitoring system performance.
• Document application designs, configurations, and code changes to ensure clarity and maintainability.
• Deliver user training as required.
• Write and execute functional and integration test cases to ensure quality and reliability of Workday applications and integrations.
• Stay updated on new Workday features and best practices, implementing 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 configuring security groups, roles, 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 effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance of Workday applications and integrations.
• Utilize Workday Extend to build custom applications using modern development tools and languages.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In‑depth knowledge of the college's Enterprise Resources System and its software components.
• Understanding of business operations and processes within assigned departments.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based technology and object‑oriented data models.
• Familiarity with technical design, 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Predominantly sedentary work with occasional walking, standing, and repetitive motions. Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; otherwise, work is performed while seated. The office environment is relatively free from unpleasant conditions or hazards, with occasional physical effort required.

Required Qualifications

• 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 an 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 (APIs, web services, XML/JSON, 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 (Studio, EIB, Web Services, Extend, business process configuration, calculated fields, reporting, 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.

Compensation

Salary range: $94,902.00 – $115,734.00, determined based on experience. Full‑time, exempt position.

Security Sensitive Position: Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.