Architect/Tech Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a professional to architect and implement back-office solutions aligned with business needs. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on Workday experience and strong technical skills, mentoring teams while ensuring successful project delivery. Excellent communication skills are vital for collaboration with diverse stakeholders and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Workday configurations, data migration, and integrations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities for technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall architecture and blueprint for back-office solutions.
• Oversee implementation, ensuring budget adherence and project objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements gathering and alignment.

Skills

Java

API Gateway

GCP

Enterprise Architecture Principles

Integration Patterns

Workday Implementations

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

• Develop the overall architecture and blueprint for back-office solutions, aligning them with business needs and Workday functionalities.
• Design and manage the integration of Workday with other systems, ensuring data flows smoothly and securely.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Oversee the implementation process, ensuring the project stays on track, within budget, and meets defined objectives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the project, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Workday's capabilities and limitations
• Facilitate change management activities related to the implementation of new solutions, ensuring user adoption and minimal disruption to business operations.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Java, API Gateway, GCP
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, integration patterns, and technologies relevant to Workday and back-office systems.
• Hands-on experience with Workday implementations, including configuration, data migration, and integration development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools to effectively manage timelines, resources, and budgets.