Workday Extend & Integration Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Workday Extend & Integration Developer based in United States.

This is a fully remote, six-month contract opportunity focused on building scalable applications and integrations within the Workday ecosystem.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom applications using Workday Extend and App Builder to automate HR workflows, including offboarding and legacy HR system consolidation.
• Build dynamic page layouts, custom business processes, custom objects, field components, and other Extend application capabilities.
• Develop Workday Orchestrations that automate multi-step HR processes and reduce manual intervention.
• Design and implement secure REST APIs, SOAP web services, and integration orchestration flows connecting Workday Extend with Core HCM, Payroll, external systems, and Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
• Develop data validation rules, automated controls, and backend logic supporting Touchless Payroll and other HR automation initiatives.
• Translate functional requirements, process maps, and business needs into scalable Workday Extend and integration architectures in collaboration with Program Managers and Business Systems Analysts.
• Design and maintain integrations using Workday Studio, REST, SOAP, EIBs, PECI, XML, XSLT, and JSON.
• Support User Acceptance Testing by troubleshooting defects, refining business logic, and optimizing application performance.
• Apply Workday security policies, domain security definitions, and user-role configurations to ensure appropriate and compliant access.
• Participate in application testing, deployment, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and ongoing production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams to deliver reliable solutions that meet functional and operational requirements.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying applications with Workday Extend.
• 6+ years of overall Workday experience across HCM, Business Process Framework, Custom Reporting, Calculated Fields, and Security Groups.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Workday Extend, including App Builder, Custom Business Processes, and Workday Orchestrations.
• Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, HCM, Payroll, security, business processes, reporting, and integration capabilities.
• Proven experience developing integrations between Workday Extend, Core HCM, Payroll, external payroll platforms, and other enterprise systems.
• Strong proficiency with Workday Studio and integration technologies including REST APIs, SOAP, EIBs, PECI, XML, XSLT, and JSON.
• Solid understanding of web services, data modeling, integration architecture, and object-oriented development principles.
• Experience with Employee Central Payroll (ECP) and Touchless Payroll automation is preferred.
• Experience supporting UAT, defect remediation, performance optimization, deployments, and production environments.
• Ability to translate complex functional requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, testing, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Workday Extend Certification is preferred, along with Workday Studio and/or Workday Integrations Certification.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Systems, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education, training, and relevant professional experience may be considered.

• Compensation: Expected base salary of $60–$65 per hour, with offers determined by skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and applicable certifications or licensure.
• Work arrangement: Fully remote position within the United States.
• Contract duration: Six-month contract opportunity.
• Schedule: Full-time engagement.
• Professional development: Opportunity to work with Workday Extend, enterprise integrations, automation, HR technology, and modern cloud-based solutions.
• Technical exposure: Hands-on experience across Workday HCM, Payroll, ECP, Workday Studio, REST/SOAP integrations, Orchestrations, and Extend applications.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside Program Managers, Business Systems Analysts, developers, and other technical professionals.
• Benefits package: A competitive benefits package is offered in addition to base compensation, subject to applicable eligibility and plan requirements.