Workday FINS Developer

Title: Senior Workday Financials Developer / Technical Lead
Location : 100% remote
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE

We are seeking an experienced Workday Financials Developer to lead the design, development, integration, and implementation of Workday Financial Management solutions. This role combines hands-on technical development with solution architecture, technical leadership, and collaboration across business and technology teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Workday Financials, integration development, and enterprise-scale implementations, along with the ability to mentor team members and drive technical best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Analyze complex business, system, and data requirements to develop scalable technical solutions.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for Workday Financials and related integrations.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions across Workday Financial Management modules, including:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Asset Management
  • Cash Management
  • Payroll
• Architect and implement integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, and Cloud Connect.
• Design and optimize business processes, workflows, and security configurations.
• Develop technical strategies that identify and mitigate implementation risks.

Development & Integration

• Configure and customize Workday Financial Management modules to support business requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Workday and enterprise applications using:
  • Workday Studio
  • EIBs
  • SOAP and REST APIs
  • XML/XSLT technologies
• Build extensions and custom applications using Workday Extend.
• Create and optimize custom reports using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Workday Financials issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including:
  • Design specifications
  • Data mapping documents
  • Integration guides
  • Support documentation

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical design sessions and provide architectural guidance.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards and best practices.
• Identify reusable frameworks, components, and integration patterns.
• Mentor and support junior developers and technical team members.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, functional consultants, and stakeholders.
• Stay current with Workday releases and evaluate new features for adoption.

Delivery & Collaboration

• Participate in full lifecycle implementations, enhancements, and ongoing support activities.
• Work within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support deployment planning, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Workday Expertise

• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday Financials configuration and development.
• Strong experience implementing and supporting Workday Financial Management modules.
• Expertise with:
  • Workday Studio
  • EIBs
  • Core Connectors
  • Workday Extend
  • Workday Report Writer
  • Calculated Fields
• Experience developing integrations using SOAP and REST web services.
• Knowledge of Workday security models, roles, and permissions.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of XML, XSLT, integration patterns, and enterprise application integration.
• Experience with API-based integrations and middleware concepts.
• Understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Programming experience in Java and/or Python is a plus.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience leading Workday Financial implementations or major enhancement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring developers and leading technical teams.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro Certification in Financial Management and/or Integrations.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Experience integrating Workday with ERP, financial, or enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of business intelligence, reporting, and analytics tools.
• Experience working in cloud environments and modern software delivery practices.
• Exposure to DevOps, automation, and cloud-native development approaches.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who combines deep Workday Financials expertise with strong integration skills, architectural thinking, and the ability to guide teams through complex implementations while delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.

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