Lead Engineer, Application Development and Maintenance

What a Lead Engineer, Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health The Workday Lead Engineer plays a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated Workday integrations and solutions that enhance Cardinal Health's enterprise HR and business operations. This position demands advanced technical expertise and a commitment to delivering scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that have a broad impact across the organization. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring of fellow engineers are essential components of this role. Responsibilities Direct the design, development, and ongoing support of intricate Workday integrations across various domains such as HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Security, and interconnected enterprise systems. Champion enterprise initiatives like Workday Public Cloud Migration, Workday Everywhere, EDM, and third-party vendor integrations. Create and sustain secure, scalable integration solutions employing Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, CIC+, APIs, and SSO. Collaborate with HRIT, Security/IAM, Network, Infrastructure, and external partners to ensure compliance, reliability, and performance of solutions. Conduct impact assessments, execute remediation, and manage bulk updates related to tenant migrations, reference ID alignment, URL adjustments, and security enhancements. Establish and refine integration standards, monitoring, error resolution, and support processes to mitigate operational risks. Support production transitions, post-production stabilization, and continuous enhancements. Oversee M&A integrations, ensuring efficient coordination and operations across dual Workday tenants. Design and execute Workday Orchestrations to automate intricate business processes and integration workflows. Utilize Workday Extend to develop and maintain custom applications that complement core Workday services and integration solutions. Serve as a technical mentor, providing advice, conducting reviews, and recommending best practices. Qualifications 8-12 years of relevant experience is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred. Workday Extend certification is considered a plus. Deep understanding of Workday integration architecture is preferred. Demonstrated success in leading multi-phase Workday projects, tenant migrations, or enterprise-wide technology transformations is preferred. Proven ability to navigate ambiguous environments, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions is preferred. What Is Expected of You and Others at This Level Utilizes advanced technical knowledge and understanding to oversee and lead complex, impactful projects. Independently determines methods of implementation while aligning with overall goals. Engages in and shapes the development of standards, policies, and procedures. Proposes new practices, processes, metrics, or models. Handles projects of significant scope with long-term repercussions. Delivers solutions that may set benchmarks for technical or operational practices. Mentors junior colleagues to foster skill development. Anticipated salary range: $123,400.00 - $176,300.00 Bonus eligible: Yes Benefits: Cardinal Health provides a comprehensive range of benefits and programs to support the health and well-being of its employees. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off plan. Health savings account (HSA). 401k savings plan. Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Short- and long-term disability coverage. Work-life resources. Paid parental leave. Healthy lifestyle programs. Application window anticipated to close: 04/23/2026. If interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills, and an assessment of internal pay equity. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences by ensuring all employees can express their authentic selves every day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. To read and review this privacy notice click here.

Created: 2026-03-11