Lead Workday Finance Engineer (LMTS)

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategorySoftware EngineeringJob DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) at Salesforce connects people and technology to shape the future of work at Salesforce. Guided by our core values - Trust, Customer Success, Equality, Innovation, and Sustainability - we drive business outcomes that fuel growth, improve productivity, and empower employees and customers globally.We're strategic partners and innovators, using Salesforce technology to transform how our company operates. As Customer Zero, we lead by example - showcasing what's possible at scale. Join us to build the digital enterprise of the future across: * Technology strategy & architecture * Salesforce on Salesforce * Engineering, infrastructure & operations * Collaboration with Customer and stakeholders * Delivery and governanceRole DescriptionYou will provide technical leadership for the DET IT Finance Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging AI and automation to enhance finance operations and integrations.We are seeking a self-directed, visionary technical leader to guide and support software engineers working on Workday Finance, Accounting Center, and MuleSoft integrations. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping enterprise finance solutions while collaborating with cross-functional and mission-driven teams. The team thrives on autonomy, and your technical vision will directly influence the design, delivery, and scalability of finance applications and integrations across the organization.Responsibilities: * Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, high-performing solutions across Workday Financials, Accounting Center, and related enterprise platforms. * Design, develop, and govern Workday Financial solution including integrations with external systems (Salesforce, RevRec, Vertex, MuleSoft, banking platforms, etc.) ensuring best practices, scalability, and maintainability. * Translate complex business and finance requirements into robust technical designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and industry best practices. * Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization techniques to enhance overall engineering quality. * Mentor and guide engineers through architecture reviews, technical decision-making, and code reviews, fostering strong technical craftsmanship. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, business systems analysts, and 3rd-party integrators) to deliver end-to-end solutions. * Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, and integration tools. * Champion a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence across the Workday and integration teams. * Anticipate future technical needs and evolve frameworks, tools, and practices to scale for growth. Required Skills: * 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience, with 7+ years in Workday Financials/Accounting Center and integration-heavy environments. * Proven track record of technical leadership in architecture and solution design for large-sca