Senior Workday Integration & Development SME

Job Title: Senior Workday Integration & Development SME Location: Columbus, OH (4 days Onsite, 1 day remote) Type: 3 Months Contract to Hire Contract only W2 Job Title: Senior Workday Integration & Development SME We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration & Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and execute complex Workday solutions across integrations, custom development, reporting, and HCM processes. This role requires a strong, hands-on technologist who can independently design, build, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise-scale Workday solutions - not just oversee them. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR/Payroll, IT, project leadership, and external vendors, to drive technical excellence and ensure robust, scalable, and secure Workday integrations and applications. Key Responsibilities: Workday Integration & Technical Development o Lead end-to-end design, build, test, deploy, and support of Workday integrations using Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors, and Web Services (SOAP/REST). o Develop and maintain complex integrations with external systems and third-party APIs, support error handling, monitoring, and performance optimization. o Build custom Workday solutions using Workday Extend, including orchestrations and application components. o Create and enhance data transformation logic with XML, JSON, XSLT, and calculated fields. Reporting & Analytics o Develop advanced reporting and document outputs using BIRT and other Workday reporting tools (Report Designer / RaaS) with strong layout and design skills. o Partner with business teams to translate reporting requirements into technical solutions. o HCM and Functional Expertise o Provide deep functional insight into Workday Human Capital Management processes (Core HCM, Absence/Time, Payroll, Benefits, etc.). o Understand Workday business process configuration, security, and data models to support integrations and applications. Technical Leadership & Support o Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production and testing environments. o Document integration and development artifacts, including technical specifications, data mappings, workflows, and test plans. o Mentor and guide less experienced developers or technical resources. o Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 5+ years of hands-on Workday integration development experience (Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors). • Demonstrated experience with Workday Extend development and orchestration flows. • Strong proficiency in BIRT design and advanced reporting. • Deep experience with web services (SOAP, REST) and data transformation (XML, JSON, XSLT). • Comprehensive understanding of Workday HCM processes and data structures. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. • Prior involvement in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, support. • Strong communicator capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Proactive and self-directed, with a passion for quality and technical excellence. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic project environments. Preferred Qualifications • Workday certifications in Integrations, Workday Extend, or related tracks. • Experience supporting integrations across multiple Workday functional domains (HCM, Payroll, Finance). • Prior experience in high-complexity enterprise environments or large data-integration landscapes.

Created: 2026-03-04