Principal – Workday Extend / Orchestration

BrandSafway; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BrandSafway in Bangalore seeks a Principal – Workday Extend / Orchestration to drive architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of Workday Extend and Orchestrations across HR, Finance and enterprise functions.

The role requires deep Workday Extend/Orchestrate expertise, strong leadership and collaboration with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high‑value solutions and continuous platform innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Workday Extend and/or Workday Orchestrate development.
• Proven experience leading Workday technical initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with business users and technical teams.
• Experience with Workday APIs, Integrations, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade Workday Extend applications.
• Drive automation through Workday Orchestrations and integrations.
• Establish development governance and best practices.
• Act as technical SME for Extend and Orchestrate capabilities.
• Promote adoption of new Workday capabilities and platform innovation.
• Ensure stability, performance, and upgrade readiness of solutions.

Skills

Workday Extend

Workday Orchestrate

Workday Integrations

Workday HCM

APIs & Web Services

SDLC

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

Job description

Job Title: Principal – Workday Extend / Orchestration

Department: IT

Location: Bangalore * (Local Candidates Preferred)

Workplace Type: *2 days Mandatory in office

BrandSafway is a leading provider of specialty services to North America's energy markets. Its extensive portfolio of specialized industrial service offerings includes scaffolding, coatings, insulation, refractory, forming & shoring, cathodic protection, mechanical services and other related crafts. The company also serves the infrastructure and commercial markets throughout North America and in strategic international regions. Brand operates in five key market segments: Upstream/Midstream, Downstream, Power Generation, Industrial and Infrastructure.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Workday Extend & Orchestration Consultant to join our HRIT team. This role combines technical leadership with hands‑on individual contribution, driving the architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and support of Workday Extend applications and Workday Orchestrations across HR, Finance, and enterprise business functions.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical lead for Workday platform innovation initiatives, partnering with business stakeholders, HRIT leaders, architects, and integration teams to deliver scalable solutions that improve user experience, automate complex processes, and maximize the value of the Workday platform.

This role requires deep expertise in Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, Workday Integrations, and Workday platform capabilities, along with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and solution architecture skills.

This role is responsible for:

Leading the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise‑grade Workday Extend applications.

Driving business process automation through Workday Orchestrations.

Establishing best practices for Workday development, governance, and support.

Acting as the technical subject matter expert for Extend and Orchestrate capabilities.

Promoting adoption of new Workday capabilities and continuous platform innovation.

Ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of custom Workday solutions.

Experience Level

7+ years of Workday experience.

3+ years of hands‑on Workday Extend and/or Workday Orchestrate development experience.

Proven experience leading Workday technical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Workday Extend Development

Develop, test, and deploy Workday Extend applications based on business requirements. Configure application functionality, user interfaces, and data interactions within Workday Extend. Participate in solution design discussions and technical workshops. Troubleshoot application issues and perform root cause analysis. Maintain technical documentation and support materials. Support Workday release testing and application upgrades. Workday Orchestration & Process Automation. Build and maintain Workday Orchestrations to automate business processes. Assist in identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort. Configure workflow steps, notifications, approvals, and system interactions. Monitor orchestration performance and resolve processing issues. Collaborate with integration teams to support Workday APIs, Web Services, EIBs, and Core Connectors. Assist with data mapping, testing, and troubleshooting integration issues. Support inbound and outbound data interfaces associated with Extend applications. Validate data accuracy and consistency across systems.

Testing & Deployment

Perform unit testing, system testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).

Create and maintain test scenarios and test documentation.

Support application deployments and post‑production validation activities. Ensure solutions meet functional and technical requirements. Production Support & Continuous Improvement

Provide ongoing support for Workday Extend applications and Orchestrations. Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions. Participate in Workday release reviews and feature adoption activities. Recommend enhancements and process improvements. Support knowledge‑sharing and documentation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Workday Technical Skills

• Workday Business Process Framework
• Workday APIs and Web Services
• Workday Integration concepts
• Workday Data Model
• Experience working within Workday HCM and related modules.

Development & Analysis Skills

• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting application and workflow issues.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and deployment practices.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts.
• Ability to work effectively with business users and technical teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Extend or Workday Pro certification.

Experience with Workday Integrations, Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors.

Experience supporting enterprise HR systems.

Familiarity with business process automation and workflow design.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to learn new technologies and Workday capabilities quickly.

Strong attention to detail.

Effective collaboration and stakeholder communication skills.

Self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

KPIs for This Role

95% or higher success rate for Extend application deployments.

98% adherence to incident and service request SLAs.

95% or greater process automation accuracy within Orchestrations.

Resolution of production issues within agreed support timelines.

Successful completion of Workday release testing with minimal defects.

Continuous reduction in manual activities through automation initiatives.

Timely delivery of assigned development and support activities.

Maintenance of application documentation and support artifacts at 95% compliance.

Adoption of Workday new features and enhancements where applicable.