Junior IT Developer

Western Digital Corporation; Bayan Lepas; Remote; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an IT Developer to design, code, configure, test, and install software supporting HR & Payroll applications. You’ll collaborate with HR SMEs on requirements, system design, and delivering solutions aligned with business needs.

Strong analytical skills and clear communication are essential. You will participate in UAT, maintain and upgrade systems, and manage Workday configuration across Recruiting, Compensation, Performance Management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent. Work experience may be considered in lieu of education qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent experience in user requirement analysis and software development.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of HR processes, policies and procedures strongly preferred.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and support of the company’s HR & Payroll application system.
• Participate in system design, writing and implementing efficient code.
• Conduct and facilitate UAT and augmenting test scenarios to successfully test solutions and implement and monitor operational processes and provide ongoing operational support.
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems.
• Manages Workday system configuration and integration for Recruiting/ Compensation/ Performance Management/ Talent Management.
• Collaborates with HR subject matter experts and HR business partners on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design.

Education

Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent

Tools

Workday configuration

Power Platform (Power BI/Apps/Automate)

HRMS system support

React/SSRS/SSIS

Oracle database

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Business Applications

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for peoplewho want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

As the IT Developer, you will develop, code, configure, test, debug, maintain, enhance and install software product for new and ongoing business projects. You will collaborate with HR subject matter experts in requirements analysis, system design, and delivering solution to best support business needs. In this role, you should be highly analytical and able to understand business needs. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the implementation and support of the company’s HR & Payroll application system.
• Participate in system design, writing and implementing efficient code.
• Conduct and facilitates UAT and augmenting test scenarios to successfully test solutions and implement and monitor operational processes and provide ongoing operational support.
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems.
• Manages Workday system configuration and integration for the following areas:- Recruiting/Compensation/Performance Management/Talent Management.
• Collaborates with HR subject matter experts and HR business partners on system design decisions, user experience, complex issue resolution, and process design.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor Degree in IT, Computer Science and/or equivalent. Work experience may be considered in lieu of education qualification.
• Minimum 1-2years of recent experience working in user requirement analysis and software development.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of HR processes, policies and procedures strongly preferred.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.

SKILLS:

• HCM technical and functional background with extensive hands-on experience in HRMS system support and Workday system configurations.
• Excellent analytic skills with demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the operational of HR functions and processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot an issue and provide expeditious end to end resolution for high impact issues.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform - Power BI/Apps/Automate.
• Experience with React, SSRS, SSIS, Window/Web Service, Oracle database is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of managing and configuring Workday system in Recruiting, Compensation, Performance Management and Talent Management related modules.

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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