Workday

Technical Architect (US Federal)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, GovernmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: [Not Specified]
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Salary: [Not Specified]

At Workday, our culture is driven by our value of putting our people first. We believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is essential for success. We look after our people, communities, and the planet while remaining profitable. We encourage you to shine and bring your brightest self to work.

About the Team: As part of the Product & Compliance team for the Government Industry Vertical within the Product & Technology Organization, you will drive growth strategy in this key market. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption and success of Workday solutions within government agencies by fostering collaboration across product development, compliance, consulting, and go-to-market teams. This includes ensuring compliance with Federal security standards (e.g., Fedramp - IL2/IL4, Secret, Top Secret), Federal OPM mandates, and custom requirements across Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management, and Financials. The goal is to maintain both near-term and long-term views of the business while tracking changes in the Federal business landscape.

About the Role: Workday is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Workday Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions within our Workday environment. We are looking for someone with technical leadership skills to ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our Workday integrations, customizations, and overall architecture. You will collaborate closely with functional architects, business analysts, and development teams to translate business requirements into robust and efficient technical designs.

Responsibilities

  • Understand customer requirements and chart a path forward for configuration, customization, and in some cases, net new features.
  • Design and architect comprehensive Workday integration solutions using various Workday tools and technologies, including Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, REST/SOAP APIs, and Workday Extend.
  • Create a point of view on the scale, visibility, and security of each module individually and collectively, based on product architecture and customer requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Workday developers and technical resources, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
  • Own the development and deployment of complex Workday integrations with both internal and external systems, ensuring data integrity and seamless data flow.
  • Design and develop custom Workday solutions, including calculated fields, custom reports, and business process configuration.

Company Information

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Skills

Enterprise Software
Government Industry
Product Development
Compliance
Consulting
Go-to-Market Strategies

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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