AppZen - Workday Integration Architect

Description :

Job Title : Workday Integration Architect.

About the role :

We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration Architect to lead the design, development, and governance of Workday integrations within our HR technology ecosystem. The role will be responsible for defining integration strategies, ensuring scalability, and delivering seamless connectivity between Workday and other enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of complex integrations between Workday and internal/external systems (HR, Payroll, Finance, Benefits, Recruiting, etc.

- Define integration patterns, frameworks, and standards to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance.

- Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to gather requirements and translate them into integration solutions.

- Develop and oversee integrations using Workday Studio, EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, PECI/CCB, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware tools.

- Ensure integrations are secure, compliant with data privacy (GDPR, HIPAA), and meet organizational governance standards.

- Troubleshoot integration issues, monitor performance, and provide long-term support solutions.

- Guide and mentor developers and consultants on Workday integration best practices.

- Collaborate with enterprise architects to align Workday integrations with overall IT architecture.

- Document architecture, data flows, integration specifications, and support models.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Masters preferred).

- 8+ years of IT integration experience, with at least 4+ years in Workday integration design and architecture.

- Strong expertise in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP).

- Experience with middleware platforms (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica, Azure Integration Services).

- Deep understanding of HR, Payroll, and Finance business processes.

- Proven experience designing secure, scalable, and high-performance integrations.

- Knowledge of data security, encryption, and compliance frameworks.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Workday Integration Certifications strongly preferred.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with Workday Extend / Prism Analytics.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

- Ability to lead cross-functional integration teams.