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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday HCM Technical Integration Lead - **Company:** Enterprise Applications - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Code Review, Data Governance, DevOps, Middleware, Workday Integrations, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Web Services, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Enterprise Software Applications, Workday HCM, SOAPAPI, Generative AI, Workday Studio, Cloud Integration, EIB, Api Design, Workday, Servicenow - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c8ff2d2e-4a3b-445e-bc5a-d729e1fb6b65/workday-hcm-technical-integration-lead- ## About the Role Do You Have the Expertise to Lead in Workday HCM Integrations and Technical Architecture? * 10+ years of HCM technical experience, including at least 8+ years of Workday Integrations and technical solution delivery. * Proven experience technically leading enterprise-scale Workday implementations and Workday technical resources. * Deep hands-on expertise with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, APIs, web services, and XSLT. * Strong practical experience with Workday Extend and Workday Orchestrate, including custom application or workflow solutions. * Experience implementing or leveraging Workday AI/Illuminate and automation capabilities. * Strong understanding of Workday integration architecture, security, business processes, and reporting. * Experience with enterprise middleware, cloud integrations, and API-driven architectures. * Working knowledge across HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Time Tracking processes. * Familiarity with Agile delivery, JIRA, ServiceNow, and DevOps practices. * Ability to balance hands-on development with solution architecture and technical leadership responsibilities. * Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and vendor-management capabilities. * Workday certifications in Integrations, Studio, Extend, Orchestrate, or related areas are highly desirable. * AI/ML, Generative AI, and related certifications are advantageous. ## Description This opportunity sits at the intersection of Workday architecture, hands-on integration development, technical leadership, and platform innovation. The selected consultant will help strengthen the HCM technology ecosystem while guiding the adoption of Workday Extend, Orchestrate, APIs, and AI-enabled solutions. What's In Store For You * Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099). * Long-term consulting engagement supporting Enterprise Applications. * Opportunity to serve as both a hands-on Workday technical expert and technical lead. * Exposure to enterprise-scale Workday architecture, integrations, automation, and AI initiatives. * Opportunity to influence technical standards, governance, development practices, and future platform capabilities. * Work with HR, Payroll, IT, external partners, and other business stakeholders. How You Will Make An Impact * Lead the architecture, development, implementation, and ongoing support of complex Workday HCM integrations and technical solutions. * Remain hands-on with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, XSLT, REST/SOAP APIs, and web services. * Provide technical architecture and solution guidance across Workday Integrations, Extend, Orchestrate, APIs, and custom applications. * Guide Workday developers and integration consultants through technical oversight, mentorship, design reviews, and code reviews. * Establish scalable technical standards, governance practices, and development best practices across the Workday ecosystem. * Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business teams to translate complex requirements into secure and maintainable technical solutions. * Drive adoption of Workday AI/Illuminate and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency. * Troubleshoot complex integration and platform issues through root-cause analysis and sustainable remediation. * Manage technical dependencies, deliverables, risks, production support, and competing project priorities. * Ensure solutions align with security, audit, data governance, and enterprise architecture requirements. ## 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) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) ## Related Articles - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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