Software Engineer

Description We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, based in New York, New York. This position will play a key role in shaping technical architecture across integrations, platform security, data flow, and release readiness within a Workday-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering judgment, hands-on integration expertise, and the ability to guide technical standards while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the overall strategy for the integration ecosystem, including monitoring system health, maintaining technical inventories, and planning future enhancements across connectors, Studio solutions, and downstream consumers.

• Create and evaluate integration designs while establishing best practices for development, exception management, operational logging, and technical documentation.

• Partner with security stakeholders to define and maintain a robust tenant security framework covering access controls, business process security, and integration-related permissions.

• Assess the technical implications of platform updates and version changes, leading regression planning and validation efforts to reduce production risk.

• Investigate complex production issues affecting integrations, identify underlying causes, and implement durable corrective actions.

• Design and support advanced platform solutions such as Extend, Prism, or reporting capabilities when required by business needs.

• Promote modern engineering practices by introducing AI-supported development approaches, automated testing, and continuously updated technical knowledge assets.

• Provide technical leadership to engineers through coaching, design oversight, and participation in the interview process for new team members. Requirements • At least 7 years of experience in enterprise integration, including 5 or more years of direct hands-on work with Workday integrations such as Studio, Core Connectors, web services, and related tools.

• Strong programming capability in Workday-related technologies along with proficiency in at least one general-purpose language such as Java or Python.

• Deep knowledge of the Workday security model and how it affects integrations, reporting, and access design.

• Demonstrated experience connecting Workday with third-party platforms such as payroll, benefits, identity management, finance, or timekeeping systems.

• Proven ability to lead technical teams, conduct design assessments, and perform code reviews in complex enterprise environments.

• Advanced English communication skills with the ability to lead architecture conversations with client-side technical stakeholders.

• Experience with modern application technologies such as C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, or React.js is beneficial.

• Additional exposure to Workday certifications, Extend, Prism Analytics, Adaptive Planning, CI/CD, or automated testing is a plus. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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