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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Architect - Workday Transformation - **Company:** UST Inc - **Location:** Aliso Viejo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, Data Migration, Machine Learning, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Workday - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17711783?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17711783%2FAi-Architect-Workday-Transformation-California-Aliso-Viejo ## About the Role * 8+ years of Workday experience across HCM, Payroll, Time & Absence, Finance, or related modules. * Strong expertise in Workday architecture, configuration, integrations, and solution design. * Experience with AI technologies, LLMs, agentic workflows, RAG, context management, and AI governance concepts. * Proven background in consulting, enterprise solution delivery, and stakeholder management. * Experience conducting assessments and developing transformation roadmaps for clients. * Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations. * Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Workday Illuminate, Workday Extend, Workday APIs, and AI-enabled platform capabilities. * Exposure to enterprise AI/ML solutions, intelligent automation, or multi-agent systems. * Familiarity with Workday partner ecosystem solutions and emerging AI technologies. * Experience developing accelerators, reusable frameworks, or innovation initiatives within a consulting environment. Relevant Workday certifications and AI-related certifications are preferred. ## Description UST is searching for an AI Architect - Workday Transformation who will define architecture and technical strategy for AI, agentic systems, and automation solutions within the Workday practice. The opportunity: * Design and integrate Workday AI capabilities, including Workday Illuminate, Workday Extend, APIs, and ecosystem solutions. * Conduct AI readiness assessments of Workday environments, business processes, and data landscapes. * Configure and implement Workday-native AI features and automation capabilities within client engagements. * Develop governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI standards for enterprise deployments. * Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to create solution architectures, proposals, demos, and client presentations. * Build reusable accelerators, frameworks, and delivery assets to improve implementation efficiency. Drive AI-enabled automation across consulting workflows, integrations, testing, tenant audits, and data migration activities. * Establish architecture standards, best practices, reusable patterns, and reference designs for AI adoption. * Provide technical leadership and mentoring to functional and technical teams. This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. 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