Senior Engineer (Tech Lead) - Application Development at Workday

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, Finance, HR, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience with web application development and/or SaaS (Software as a Service)
  • Extensive development experience with object-oriented languages at a senior level (e.g., Java, C#, Python)
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design and development of scalable, highly performant, highly available enterprise application solutions that directly impact our global user base
  • Innovate constantly while committing efficient, robust, and maintainable code within an object-oriented framework
  • Champion code quality relentlessly by delivering reliable unit, integration, and system-level tests that run on our continuous delivery pipeline, ensuring robust and stable production systems
  • Partner effectively with product and senior stakeholders to shape and drive the product vision
  • Communicate complex technical ideas simply and effectively to drive informed decision-making with senior leadership
  • Coach and mentor team members to deliver to high standards, actively contributing to pair programming initiatives, interactive code reviews, design reviews, knowledge-sharing "brown bags," and innovation-focused hackathons
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with local and remote technical teams, ensuring we consistently deliver the best possible solutions to our customers

Skills

Cloud-Native
Automated Testing
Clean Code
Continuous Improvement
Enterprise Applications
REST APIs

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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