Technical Architect (US Federal)

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About the Team

As part of the Product & Compliance team dedicated to our Government Industry Vertical within the Product & Technology Organization, you will play a crucial role in driving our growth strategy within this key market. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption and success of Workday solutions within government agencies by fostering seamless collaboration across product development, compliance, consulting and go-to-market teams.
The charter includes compliance with Federal security standards (e.g. Fedramp - IL2/IL4, Secret, Top Secret) in addition to ensuring coverage of Federal OPM mandates and custom requirements across Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management, Financials required to power the Federal Government etc. The goal is to have both a near term view and a long term view of the business while tracking updates and changes in the Federal business landscape.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Workday Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions within our Workday environment. We're looking for someone with technical leadership skills, ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of our Workday integrations, customizations, and overall architecture. You will collaborate closely with functional architects, business analysts, and development teams to translate business requirements into robust and efficient technical designs.

Responsibilities

You will be the responsible for understanding customer requirements, charting a path forward for configuration, customization and in some cases net new features.

• Design and architect comprehensive Workday integration solutions applying various Workday tools and technologies, including Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, REST/SOAP APIs, and Workday Extend.

• Create a point of view on scale, visibility, security of each module individually and collectively based on product architecture and customer requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Workday developers and technical resources, ensuring alignment to architectural standards.

• Own the development and deployment of complex Workday integrations with both internal and external systems, ensuring data integrity and seamless data flow.

• Design and develop custom Workday solutions, including calculated fields, custom reports, business process configurations, and Workday Extend applications, to meet specific business requirements.

• Define and implement Workday security standard processes, including role-based access control (RBAC), data security policies, and integration security protocols.

• Supervise and analyze Workday system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure efficient and scalable operations.

About You

We are looking for a highly analytical and results-oriented individual with a strong passion for technology and a deep understanding of the Workday platform. This person possesses excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively, and a proven track record of leading technical initiatives. They'll thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.
 

The ideal candidate is a dedicated and enthusiastic teammate with a sense of humor & who lives and embodies Workday’s core values!

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions for enterprise-level systems.  

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Workday technical architect or senior Workday Integration/Development lead.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Other Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday integration tools and technologies (Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs).

• Solid understanding of data integration patterns, data security, and performance optimization techniques.

• Experience with developing custom Workday solutions (calculated fields, reports, Extend).

• Solid understanding of Workday security concepts and standard processes.

• Experience with data migration and conversion methodologies for Workday.

• Security Clearance is a plus in this role.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.DC.Home Office Washington DC Metro

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $211,700 USD - $317,500 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $191,500 USD - $340,800 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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