IT Lead Workday Tech DevOps

Advantage Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is looking for an IT Lead, Workday Tech DevOps, to serve as a senior technical architect. You will be responsible for leading the design and development of custom applications, handling data orchestration, and building robust integrations within the Workday ecosystem. Successful candidates will have extensive experience with Workday, specifically in roles focused on integration and development, along with excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. Join us for competitive compensation and global career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Workday in a product ownership/manager role.
• Hands-on development expertise with Workday Extend and Prism Analytics.
• Experience in large, multi-country enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom applications using Workday Extend.
• Conduct deep-dive discovery sessions to document requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex EIBs and Core Connectors.

Skills

Workday Extend

Workday Prism Analytics

Integration development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Workday Studio

REST/SOAP web services

JSON

XML

XSLT

Job description

As the IT Lead, Workday Tech DevOps, you will serve as a senior technical architect and hands‑on developer responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Workday solutions. You will bridge the gap between complex business requirements and high‑performance technical execution across the Workday HCM ecosystem.

This is a pivotal role that goes beyond standard configuration. You will lead the design and development of custom applications using Workday Extend, handle large‑scale data orchestration with Prism Analytics, and build robust integrations that connect Workday to our broader enterprise landscape.

What We Offer

• Full‑Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time‑Off

Responsibilities

• 1 . Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
• Partner with HR COE leads (Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, etc.) to translate business challenges into scalable technical roadmaps.
• Conduct deep‑dive discovery sessions to document functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Perform gap analysis between out‑of‑the‑box Workday functionality and unique business needs.
• Design & Development (Extend, Prism, & Integrations)
• Workday Extend: Lead the architecture and development of custom apps within the Workday UI to enhance the user experience and fill functional gaps.
• Workday Prism: Partner with Workforce Analytics, HRIS, Finance, and Business Intelligence teams to design, build and manage data pipelines, blending Workday data with external sources to provide high‑impact analytics.
• Integrations: Design, develop, and maintain complex EIBs, Core Connectors, and Studio Integrations to ensure seamless data flow between Workday and external systems (Payroll, CRM, ERP, ATS Identity Management, and other business platforms).
• Technical Design: Create comprehensive Technical Design Documents (TDD) and system architecture diagrams.
• Module Support & Technical Strategy
• Provide advanced technical oversight for Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Recruiting, Learning and Talent modules.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex defects and performance tuning.
• Support bi‑annual Workday releases by assessing the impact of new features on custom integrations and Extend apps.
• Implement best practices for integration monitoring, security, and error resolution.
• Partner with enterprise IT to ensure Workday integrations align with global data and security standards.
• DevOps & Governance
• Implement and maintain CI/CD best practices for Workday configurations and code.
• Ensure all development meets strict security, data privacy, and compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance across all Prism datasets and reporting environments.
• Mentor junior developers and provide peer reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Promote analytics innovation through advanced data modeling, visualization, and integration with enterprise data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience working with Workday in a product ownership/manager role with a focus on gathering requirements, developing solutions and operational support.
• Hands‑on development expertise with Workday Extend, Workday Prism Analytics, and Workday integration development.
• Experience in large, multi‑country enterprise environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of Workday architecture, APIs, security models, and data structures.
• Proficiency with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and REST/SOAP web services.
• Experience with JSON, XML, XSLT, Java, or other integration‑related programming languages and integration patterns.
• Advanced understanding of analytics, data engineering, and visualization tools within Workday Prism.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with strong problem‑solving, prioritization, and delivery focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in Integration, Extend, and Prism Analytics.
• Background in Agile development or DevOps practices for Workday.
• Experience working with offshore managed services for development and support.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday Pro (Integrations, Extend, or Prism)
• Workday Core HCM / Payroll Fundamentals

Why Join Us

• Lead innovation in one of the most advanced global Workday environments.
• Drive the next generation of Workday Extend applications and data analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with top HR, IT, and business leaders on a truly global scale.
• Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and global career growth opportunities.