Lead Workday Software Engineer

This is NOT primarily a functional Workday role.

We need someone who is genuinely technical and has a strong software engineering background.

Top sourcing priorities:

1. Workday
2. Core HCM
3. Workday Finance
4. Workday Integrations
5. Strong software engineering
6. Technical leadership
7. Excellent communication
8. Strong problem-solving
9. Leadership/management potential
10. AI experience

Ideal Search Profile

Look for candidates with titles such as:

• Lead Workday Software Engineer
• Lead Workday Engineer
• Workday Technical Lead
• Workday Engineering Lead
• Workday Integration Lead
• Senior/Lead Workday Developer
• Workday Architect with strong hands-on engineering experience
• Workday Engineering Manager
• Workday Technical Manager
• Workday Software Engineer
• Senior Workday Software Engineer

Be careful with candidates who are primarily functional Workday consultants. Functional experience is helpful, but Sajana specifically emphasized that she wants a technical software engineering profile.

Strong Candidate Indicators

Prioritize candidates who have:

• Worked directly with Workday Finance
• Strong Core HCM experience
• Built or led Workday Integrations
• Strong software development/programming experience
• Led Workday engineering teams or initiatives
• Been a technical lead
• Managed or mentored engineers
• Driven technical strategy
• Worked in a complex enterprise environment
• Financial services/banking experience
• Experience with AI tools or AI-enabled development
• Excellent communication and executive presence
• The ability to clearly explain how they approach difficult problems

Leadership Potential

A candidate does not necessarily have to currently be a Manager, but we want someone who demonstrates the maturity, leadership, technical depth, and communication skills to potentially grow into that type of role.

Someone who has been a Lead Workday Software Engineer and has mentored engineers, driven strategy, owned initiatives, or led technical teams could be an excellent fit.

Candidate Screening Questions for Recruiting

Before submitting, recruiters should be able to answer:

• Does this person have strong Workday experience?
• Do they have Core HCM?
• Do they have Workday Finance?
• Do they have strong Workday Integrations?
• Are they genuinely a software engineer/technical professional, or primarily functional?
• Have they served as a technical lead?
• Do they demonstrate leadership potential?
• Can they explain how they solve complex technical problems?
• Do they communicate exceptionally well?
• Do they have any AI/AI-enabled development experience?
• Could you realistically see this person growing into a Manager or Principal Associate role?
• Are they located in Plano, McLean, or Richmond?