Senior Systems Analyst - Workday Extend and Integrations Development

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Workday Extend applications that address complex workforce and institutional business requirements.

• Develop and maintain sophisticated Workday integrations using technologies such as Workday Studio, EIB, CoreConnect, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and XSLT.

• Gather and analyze business requirements independently, translating functional needs into scalable technical solutions.

• Collaborate with functional teams, stakeholders, and other technical professionals to ensure solutions align with business processes and technical standards.

• Support the evolution and scalability of Workday HCM and Payroll ecosystems through reliable application development and integration practices.

• Develop and maintain Workday reports and supporting technical components required for effective business operations.

• Apply sound application development, administration, and support practices while troubleshooting issues and resolving technical challenges.

• Work independently within an established scope, identifying risks and escalating issues appropriately when additional guidance or decisions are required.

• Contribute to Agile development practices and continuous improvement of application development and support processes.

• Use relevant tools and platforms, including Jira and ServiceNow, to support development tracking, issue management, and application support activities.

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in a technology-related field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology; a Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.

• Have at least 3 years of professional experience developing Workday Extend applications.

• Have at least 5 years of professional experience developing Workday integrations.

• Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise with Workday Extend, Workday Studio, EIB, CoreConnect, and Workday Reporting.

• Have solid experience with integration technologies and data formats, including REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and XSLT.

• Possess a strong understanding of HR systems and related business processes.

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently within defined parameters while recognizing when issues require escalation.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Understand Agile software development principles and practices.

• Bring familiarity with business processes and functional areas relevant to higher education environments.

• Have experience with database technologies such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL, or MySQL.

• Be familiar with tools and technologies supporting application development, administration, and application support, including Jira and ServiceNow.

• Experience working in a higher education institution or complex global enterprise environment is preferred.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 USD.

• Full-time position within a technology-focused Workday Applications environment.

• Mostly remote hybrid work arrangement, with remote work more than 60% of the time.

• Opportunity to work on large-scale Workday HCM and Payroll ecosystems.

• Hands-on exposure to Workday Extend application development and complex enterprise integrations.

• Collaboration across technical and functional teams in a complex global environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to scalable workforce applications and institutional technology initiatives.

• Professional exposure to modern integration technologies, application development practices, and enterprise support tools.