Senior Software Engineer - Workday Security (Remote)

Position Purpose: The Workday Senior Engineer (Security) is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing HR security policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of Workday/HR systems including business process and domain security policies. As a senior engineer you will conduct report reviews and analysis, including understanding and ensuring security and data privacy standards. You will independently identify, troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex HR security issues. You will work closely with functional HR Administrators and stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend, test, and deliver security related configuration needed for new functionality, and change requests to ensure data integrity and security. The engineer will plan and execute engagements focusing on Workday security, controls, and audits of Workday environments As a senior engineer you will collaborate and develop strong partnerships with internal IT and Finance cross-functional teams, and assist with the development of Workday Security training materials and delivery to increase knowledge across the team.Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens 10% Learns and Grows - Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels; Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people20% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussionsNature and Scope: This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager This position typically has 0 Direct Reports For Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City residents: The pay range for this position is between $80,000 and $180,000. Starting salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive financial and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Travel: No travel required. Standard Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor''s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3+ years Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 years of relevant work experience Extensive experience with an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java) and modern software design patterns Experience with Workday Security configuration Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques Experience with version control system Experience in designing systems for High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Efficiency, and Security Exposure to developing technical roadmaps including work estimation, refactoring and modernizing legacy systems Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Global Perspective Manages Ambiguity Nimble Learning Self-Development Collaborates Cultivates Innovation Situational Adaptability Communicates Effectively Drives Results Interpersonal Savvy Pay Rate: -

Created: 2026-05-02