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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Technical Lead - **Company:** Sierra Nevada Corporation. - **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,771.0 - $171,561.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Authentication Protocols, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Middleware, JSON, OAuth, Release Management, Power BI, Workday Integrations, Runbook, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Workday Training, Large Language Models, Snowflake, SOAPAPI, Break Fix, Workday Business Process, Data Lakes, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Enterprise Integration, Graphql, Data Management, Workday Reporting, Restful APIs, Workday PRISM Analytics, Workday, Mulesoft - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbb5d93b090df34ad6972c0ab43633820/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. * 6+ years of experience with at least 4+ years of hands-on Workday technical experience, including deep expertise in Workday integration development, security, reports and business processes. * Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required. * Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. * Demonstrated proficiency in Workday Orchestrate * Workday Certification in Orchestrate/Integrations * Experience with Workday Business Processes and Security Configuration. * Solid Experience building reports with Workday Report Writer * RaaS and WQL as well * Proven experience building Workday Extend applications * Possess a track record of utilizing Al/Agents to supercharge your development * Strong command of XML, SQL, JSON, etc * Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and GraphQL in an enterprise integration context * Familiarity with middleware/Ipaas platforms such as MuleSoft or data platforms like Snowflake/Power BI * Solid understanding of security and authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, etc.) * Demonstrated ability to design solutions under ambiguous or incomplete requirements - you don't wait for perfect information to move forward * Experience with integration testing, release management, and operational best practices * Strong documentation habits and communication skills across technical and business audiences Qualifications We Prefer: * Workday certification(s) in Extend, and related domains * Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or Data Cloud * Exposure to AI/LLM integration patterns and their application in HR technology workflows * Understanding of global HR processes, payroll landscapes, and HR compliance considerations * Experience in an embedded product team, Workday services partner, or HRIS/IT environment Essential Functions: * Workday certification(s) in Extend, and related domains * Experience with Workday Prism Analytics or Data Cloud * Exposure to AI/LLM integration patterns and their application in HR technology workflows * Understanding of global HR processes, payroll landscapes, and HR compliance considerations * Experience in an embedded product team, Workday services partner, or HRIS/IT environment ## Description Do you thrive at the intersection of technical execution and solution design? Are you passionate about the future of building Workday integrations, agents, data architectures and Extend applications? Join our team! We are looking for a Workday Technical lead who can roll up their sleeves and build, while also thinking critically to architect elegant solutions from ambiguous, evolving requirements. This role directly reports to the Workday IT Product Owner. You will be the go-to technical point of contact for our Workday developer platform - Integrations, Extend, AI, and Data -- partnering with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to turn loosely defined problems into well-designed, scalable solutions. If you're a motivated problem solver who loves both the craft of development and the challenge of design, this role was built for you. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Solution Design & Technical Leadership * Lead solution design efforts for complex Workday initiatives, including when requirements are ambiguous or incomplete - bringing structure, clarity, and a path forward * Translate business needs into technical designs, producing architecture diagrams, data flow models, and detailed technical specifications Workday Development & Engineering * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Workday solutions across a broad range of tools and patterns, including: * Integrations * Orchestrate * Ipaas/Middleware platforms * RaaS (Report-as-a-Service) and REST/SOAP APIs * GRAPHQL * Extend * Agent Builders * Data Lakes * Implement secure integration patterns using OAuth, SAML, and other modern authentication standards * Re-architect and re-build integrations to modernize the SNC tech stack Platform Operations & Support * Execute proactive monitoring, performance management, break-fix triage, and troubleshooting across the Workday integration landscape * Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including specifications, runbooks, and architecture decision records Stakeholder Partnership & Cross-Functional Execution * Partner with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to gather requirements, lead technical design discussions, and drive solutions to completion * Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs clearly to both technical peers and non-technical business partners Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Stay current on Workday platform advancements, new features, and industry trends - especially emerging AI/LLM opportunities within the HR tech space * Continuously improve integration methodologies, development standards, and team practices ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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