Senior Workday Application Developer

BDO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Workday Application Developer responsible for building integrations and custom reports. Successful candidates will have over 5 years of Workday development experience, strong skills in REST/SOAP APIs, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Joining this team means contributing to exceptional client service while fostering personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with REST / SOAP APIs.
• Experience in multiple Workday modules—ideally HCM, Finance, and/or PSA.
• Proven ability to work independently and handle ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Build & maintain integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors.
• Develop custom reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and calculated fields.
• Partner with functional leads and end users to validate ideas and deliver value.

Skills

Workday development experience

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

XML

JSON

XSLT

Workday reporting

Communication skills

Education

5+ years of hands-on Workday development experience

Workday certifications (Integration Core, Studio, Extend)

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are hiring a Senior Workday ApplicationDeveloper who can own the technical build of Workday solutions from start to finish. This role requires a strong developer who can design and build integrations, Extend applications, and custom reports, and someone who can think systemically, asking the right questions, and proposing scalable solutions.

You won’t just be handed specs to build. We’re looking for someone who can challenge assumptions, think critically, and bring ideas to the table.

To be successful, you will :

• Build & Maintain Integrations
• Design and develop integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors.
• Configure and optimize REST and SOAP APIs for secure and scalable data flows.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and lead root cause analysis.
• Configure data transformation primarily using XSLT or other technology
• Configure business processes related to integrations

Develop Extend Applications

• Build custom Workday Extend apps using orchestration, PMD scripting, and UI components.
• Prototype and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Construct WQL or orchestration endpoints

Design Reports & Data Solutions

• Develop custom reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and calculated fields.
• Partner with Finance, HCM, and PSA teams to deliver actionable insights.

Think Systems, Not Just Code

Analyze business requirements and propose technical solutions aligned with broader systems architecture.

Identify downstream impacts, performance risks, and security considerations.

Collaborate & Influence

Partner with functional leads and end users to understand needs, validate ideas, and deliver value.

Drive technical standards and advocate for best practices.

Participate in design reviews, testing, and deployment activities.

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work : Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration

You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work

You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent

You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience and Education :

5+ years of hands-on Workday development experience (Studio, Extend, EIB, Core Connectors, Business Process ).

Strong experience with REST / SOAP APIs, XML, JSON, XSLT.

Experience in multiple Workday modules—ideally HCM, Finance, and / or PSA.

Skilled in Workday reporting and calculated field development.

Proven ability to work independently and handle ambiguity.

Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.

Workday certifications (Integration Core, Studio, Extend) are a strong asset.