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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday HCM Engineer - **Company:** loanDepot - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), XML Schema, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Component-Based Software Engineering, Unit Testing, Business Software, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Transformation, Eclipse (Software), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Workday Integrations, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Workday Training, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Workday HCM, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Workday Studio, EIB, Restful APIs, Workday - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/0d3c9a67-63b1-4712-8bf6-2f6fbc5af95a/sr-workday-hcm-engineer ## About the Role * Minimum of six (6) + years of overall HR/IT experience. * Minimum of two (2) + years' experience with Core HCM Modules, Recruiting, Time & Absence, Payroll. * Minimum of four (4) + years of experience in Workday Technical Tools: Core Connector, Studio, Report Writer, Security. * Minimum of two (2) + years of experience in business process analysis and requirements gathering. * Minimum of one (1) + years' experience with end-to-end Workday HCM implementation preferred. * Experience with XML and integration technologies. * Experience with Java development. * Experience using Eclipse IDE or Workday Studio. * Experience designing/developing business applications. * Experience with object-oriented language such as Java, C#, etc. preferred. * Workday Certification preferred. * Knowledge of Workday's Application offerings and integrations. * Complete command of XML standards and knowledge and experience of their applications (for example, XML Schema, XSLT, STX, DOM, SAX, and similar technologies). * Knowledge of agile development processes. * Good technical knowledge of automation tools. * Knowledge of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and processes. * Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training. * Bachelor's Degree preferred. ## Description Job DescriptionPosition Summary:Responsible for designing, developing, and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. Utilizes a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology for our environment and achieve business results.Responsibilities: * Builds complex, scalable integrations using the suite of Workday Integration technologies (Reports-as-a-Service, EIB, Document Transformation, Connectors, Workday Studio, Workday Web Services API, and Workday REST API) across Snap's Workday modules. * Apply business process understanding and critical thinking skills to find creative ways to integrate and automate processes that drive operational efficiency through Boomerang integrations and Workday Cloud extensions. * Resolves (diagnose, track, and manage) timely resolution of integration issues related to data, data transformation, data processing, and/or security with appropriate partner engagement. * Advises on Workday API capabilities/limitations and supported authentication methods. * Constructs and shares prototypes of requests for various API operations and assists in testing. * Evaluates use cases to appropriately leverage SOAP-based web services or REST API based on direction of data, availability of API operations, and other data processing considerations. * Thoroughly tests integrations through unit testing and UAT, creating/performing appropriate test scripts, coordinating testing resources, and documenting edge cases. * Translates business needs into requirements & technical specifications, guiding discovery sessions through considerations that lead to effective integration technology usage. * Creates and maintains detailed technical documentation to support design and ongoing maintenance of integrations. * Analyzes the current integration landscape to identify gaps in functionality or areas for improvement around performance, error handling, and scalability. * Reviews and tests system features delivered in new releases, evaluating integration impacts and opportunities for integration enhancements. * Follows change management policies related to SOX compliance. * Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements. * Designs automation processes per the operational needs of the organization; scripts and codes to resolve automation issues; reviews the code and the design and provides expertise in the development, and integration of the system. * Performs quality review of automated solutions and re-configures new automation with efficient and easily understandable automation tools, as needed. ## 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) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1763-building-employee-experience-through-everyday-interactions) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What is a web developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/18-what-is-a-web-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)