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# Technical Workday Architect

- **Company:** CAREER HEIGHTS COACHING, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, Data Governance, OAuth, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Release Management, Workday Integrations, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Workday HCM, Software Security, SOAPAPI, HR Software, Workday Studio, EIB, Workday, BIRT Reporting, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=503525a66cf1e317

## About the Role

5+ years of Workday experience in HCM integrations (Studio, EIB, APIs) preferred

Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes

Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments

Strong understanding of data governance and security best practices

## Description

o Lead integration solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.

o Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday integrations.

o Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.

o Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.

o Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.

Integration Architecture & Delivery

o Design, develop, and support inbound/outbound integrations using:

o Workday Studio

o EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)

o Core Connectors

o Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs)

o BIRT reporting

o XML, XSLT transformations

o Lead integration lifecycle management: requirements * mapping * build * test * deploy * post-production support.

o Troubleshoot integration failures and optimize performance.

o Oversee vendor integrations (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors).

o Implement secure authentication protocols (SFTP, OAuth, certificates, API security).

Program & Stakeholder Management

o Lead cross-functional workshops and discovery sessions.

o Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.

o Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.

o Mentor junior analysts / integration developers.

o Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.

o Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation & frameworks, and process guides.